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August 26, 2014 · News

Methane Plumes Off The Coast: 'Widespread Methane Leakage' Off US Coast, Atlantic Floor, How Is It Linked To Climate Change?

Methane plumes off the coast was once incomprehensible and unthought-of, but now a team of researchers has reportedly discovered 500 aerated methane vents just off the U.S.’ east coast. Though methane can come from all kinds of places, this recently discovered methane plumes off the coast prove that this part of the world is releasing the gas too.

by Althea Serad