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Antarctic penguins emit up to 7 million tonnes of methane a year, study finds

A study by CSIC and the University of Granada finds that chinstrap penguin colonies are a previously unmeasured natural source of methane, emitting up to 7 million tonnes a year.

  • Chinstrap penguins in Antarctica emit up to 7 million tonnes of methane annually.
  • Guano from large colonies creates intense methane emission hotspots.
  • Study suggests inclusion of penguin emissions in global inventories.
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