[Watch] The Controlled Release of Methane

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It’s vital that we understand the sources of methane and how those source respond to change.

This video shows a visualisation of methane emissions from a controlled gas release in front of the researcher’s’ lab.

Researchers have developed a technique to film methane – a powerful greenhouse gas – as it’s released into the atmosphere.  The approach uses infrared imaging, turning something that is usually beyond the capability of the human eye into video clips where methane is easily distinguishable.

Disclaimer: This video is intended for educational purpose only and not to be construed as a news article.

Source: Carbon Brief on YouTube