Study Finds Tree Bark Absorbs 10% More Methane

Jul 24, 2024, 04:09 PM

Researchers have discovered that trees play a more significant role in combating climate change than previously thought. A new study reveals that microbes living in the bark of trees absorb methane from the air, enhancing trees' ability to reduce greenhouse gases by approximately 10%. This methane-eating role of tree bark means forests are even more critical in the fight against global warming. The study estimates that trees can absorb up to 55 million tons of methane annually.