25 times more powerful in what regard? Calories of energy? Electrical charge? What a ridiculous statement.
It is referring to the global warming potential. In other words emitting 1 ton of Methane warms the planet in a manner equivalent to 25 tons of CO2.
Remember, the fact that CO2 warms the planet is clearly established. The fact that methane does so at a rate 25 times as powerfully is also clearly established. The number of scientists who dispute this is Zero. It is not climate science, but rather basic chemistry.
The disputed aspect of climate change is not the chemistry, but rather whether the gasses emitted by humans has any but the most marginal affect on the overall temperature of the planet.
Denying the basic science behind the chemistry is akin to claiming the earth is flat.
“25 times more powerful in what regard? Calories of energy? Electrical charge? What a ridiculous statement.”
This is why I love FReepers.
Letting me know what questions I should be asking but don’t have a clue to ask.
“25 times more powerful in what regard? Calories of energy? Electrical charge? What a ridiculous statement.”
Yeah, I’m not getting that statement either.
I’m guessing that the guy is simply making stuff up.