"Unveiling the Methane-Fueled 'Termination' Event: Could it End the Ice Age?"
Scientists have warned that a significant increase in atmospheric methane over the past 16 years could indicate a potential climate flip within decades. This spike in methane emissions, believed to originate from tropical wetlands, resembles the "termination" events that marked the end of ice ages. These terminations involve a rapid rise in methane levels, leading to a burst of warming and a shift from icy tundra to tropical savanna. While the evidence is inconclusive, researchers suggest that addressing methane emissions should be a priority, as it can be mitigated through measures such as plugging gas leaks and reducing emissions from manure, landfills, and crop waste.
