"Unveiling the Methane-Fueled 'Termination' Event: Could it End the Ice Age?"

A significant increase in atmospheric methane over the past 16 years could indicate a potential climate flip within decades, similar to termination events that ended ice ages. Researchers have linked the spike in methane emissions to tropical wetlands, predominantly in Africa, where human-caused climate change has led to larger wetlands and increased plant growth, resulting in more methane production. While the evidence is inconclusive, the scale of such a climate shift is worth considering, as past terminations have transformed icy tundra into tropical grasslands. Regardless, addressing methane emissions should be a priority, including efforts to plug gas leaks and reduce emissions from manure, landfills, and crop waste.