Environmental Studies and Forestry

Separating natural from human enhanced methane emissions in headwater streams

Y. Zhu, J. I. Jones, et al.

This groundbreaking research, conducted by Yizhu Zhu and colleagues, uncovers the alarming impact of fine sediment excess in UK headwater streams, leading to a dramatic tripling of methane emissions. The study highlights the urgent need for effective catchment management to reduce these emissions by up to 70%.