Bacteria in lakes fight climate change: The role of methanotrophs as biological methane filter

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Aug 12, 2024, 12:25 pm152 pts
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas frequently produced in the sea and in fresh water. Lakes in particular release large quantities of this climate-killer. Fortunately, however, there are microorganisms that counteract this. They are able to utilize methane to grow and generate energy, thus preventing it from…

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