River bacteria consume methane but fall short as global warming boosts emissions

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Jul 17, 2026, 2:00 pm363 ptsTop
Alberto Borges, oceanographer at the University of Liège, has conducted a comparative study in Belgium and Africa on the microbial oxidation of methane in rivers, a natural process in which certain bacteria consume this powerful greenhouse gas before it is released into the atmosphere. His research reveals…

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