Deep-sea hydrothermal vent bacteria hold key to understanding nitrous oxide reduction

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Dec 12, 2024, 9:34 am138 pts
Nitrous oxide (N2O) is the third most potent greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide and methane. It can also be oxidized by physical processes to form ozone-depleting substances. Atmospheric concentrations of N2O have increased since the preindustrial era, making N2O reduction a global challenge.

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