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CLIMATE RESET CORP : ASSETS MANAGEMENT
The estimated annual global methane emissions currently
amount to approximately 580 million metric tonnes (Mt)1. These emissions arise from both natural sources (accounting
for around 40% of the total) and human activity (comprising
approximately 60% of the total), also known as anthropogenic emissions1. Let’s break down the key contributors:
Natural
Sources:
Wetlands:
Wetlands, including bogs and marshes, release methane due to microbial activity
in waterlogged soils.
Rivers
and Streams: Running waters contribute to methane emissions as well2.
Anthropogenic
Sources:
Agriculture:
Agricultural practices, such as rice paddies and livestock digestion, release
significant amounts of methane.
Energy
Sector: Emissions from coal, oil, natural gas, and biofuels play a substantial
role.
Waste:
Landfills and waste management processes also emit methane.
As for Canada specifically, the volume of methane in situ in Canadian bogs, wetlands, and permafrost tundra areas would require more detailed data and specific assessments. However, it’s crucial to recognize that these regions play a significant role in the global methane budget. Efforts to monitor and mitigate methane emissions are essential for climate change mitigation and air quality improvement
