"The Methane Time Bomb: Is Earth on the Brink of Catastrophe?"

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, which could trigger warming and transform icy tundra into tropical savanna. While the evidence is inconclusive, the scale of such a climate shift is worth considering. Regardless, addressing methane emissions should be a priority to mitigate the potential impacts of climate change.