Tree bark plays vital role in removing methane from atmosphere, study finds

Researchers uncover 'remarkable new way in which trees provide a vital climate service' by reducing emissionsMicrobes in the bark of trees play a vital role in removing methane from the atmosphere, scientists have discovered.The greenhouse gas is an product of agriculture and the burning of fossil fuels and is 28 times more potent than carbon dioxide. However, it remains in the atmosphere for a shorter time. Continue reading...