Question

Is methane is an important Green house garse(yes/no)
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Answer 1

Answer:

Methane is more than 25 times as potent as carbon dioxide at trapping heat in the atmosphere. ... Because methane is both a powerful greenhouse gas and short-lived compared to carbon dioxide, achieving significant reductions would have a rapid and significant effect on atmospheric warming potential.

Answer 2

Answer:

If methane leaks into the air before being used — from a leaky pipe, for instance — it absorbs the sun's heat, warming the atmosphere. For this reason, it's considered a greenhouse gas, like carbon dioxide.