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Methane
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Atmospheric Chemistry and Climate Impact
Methane is the second most important anthropogenic greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide, possessing a global warming potential (GWP) significantly higher than $\text{CO}_2$ over short time horizons (e.g., 20 years).
The atmospheric lifetime of methane is approximately 12 years, governed primarily by reaction with the hydroxyl radical ($\cdot\text{OH}$):