Spotted a group of diggers in Norway Bubble sounds coming from deep in the Arctic ice, raising scientists’ concerns.
According to what was reported by the website ScienceAlertScientists began exploring the source of the sound using alarms designed to detect upper levels of methane.
What did scientists find?
The devices were placed over the mouth of the well being drilled and started working immediately, said the study’s lead author, Thomas Birchall.
Scientists have discovered large amounts of methane in half of the exploratory wells drilled by energy companies in Svalbard.
Svalbard is an archipelago located in the northernmost city in the world.
Reasons for anxiety about discovery
While the levels of methane escaping from Arctic permafrost are undetermined, scientists are concerned about its impact.
Experts believe that the rising gas could significantly hamper efforts to limit global warming.
According to the study published in the journal Frontiers, it will be difficult to reach global temperatures of 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit, that is, pre-industrial levels.
Currently, carbon dioxide is the most abundant greenhouse gas.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the gas causes 65% of the pollution that raises the temperature of the planet.
On the other hand, a USGS study indicates that methane is 28 times more potent than carbon dioxide.
Although methane has a lower concentration than carbon dioxide at 16%, it causes about 25% of the warming.
Rising temperatures affect many aspects of life, including the deterioration of food supplies, the spread of diseases, and climate extremes.
High levels of global warming also negatively affect permafrost.
How can permafrost be protected?
Permafrost is affected by rising temperatures, mainly caused by the use of fossil fuels.
Therefore, abandoning gas, oil and coal in exchange for using solar energy, for example, contributes greatly to reducing global warming and thus protecting the planet.
While the cost of installing solar panels has begun to decrease with the help of some community programs, there are some less complicated ways to reduce to protect the environment.
One of these methods is the use of LED lights, which contribute to reducing about 5,000 pounds of carbon air pollution over 10 years.
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