Did you know, John, that the best way to save Arctic summer sea ice is by tackling methane?
That’s because methane is responsible for at least 25% of today’s global warming and has 80 times more warming power, pound-for-pound, than carbon dioxide in its first 20 years in the atmosphere.
And Arctic summer sea ice is incredibly important. Adult polar bears can survive for days at sea, but freshly born cubs don’t have the strength of their mothers and may drown as the stretches between sea ice get farther and farther apart.
But the more we know about this issue, the better we’re able to tackle it. Take a few minutes today to quiz yourself and learn more about methane pollution.
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As we learn about methane, we can cut emissions, save the Arctic sea ice and create a brighter future for polar bears. EDF has been working for over a decade to learn more about this potent greenhouse gas and no one knows more about methane than we do.
What percentage of Arctic summer sea ice has vanished? Where do methane emissions come from? How much methane are we able to cut with current technology? These seem like simple questions, but the answers may surprise you!
Test your knowledge and maybe even learn something new with our 10-question quiz.
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I hope you enjoyed learning with us,
Taylor Vos
Online Engagement and Advocacy
P.S. Since you made it to the end of the email, here’s a freebie — MethaneSAT, a project spearheaded by EDF, will soon be launched into orbit. Dubbed a “security camera for the planet” by The New Yorker, it will pinpoint methane leaks with unprecedented precision and will be a gamechanger in our fight against methane pollution.
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