Researchers Discover Surprising New Source Of Methane Emissions Lurking In Global Waters
(World News Science)

One of Earth`s most prolific microorganisms is found to emit methane in amounts that could be relevant to greenhouse gas emission models, new research suggests. Found in oceans, inland waters, and on land, Cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, is one of the most common organisms on Earth. As human development expands and temperatures rise, the frequency and extent of algal blooms are increasing across the planet, further amplifying the release of methane into the...