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What is the 'Greenhouse Warming Potential' (GWP) of Methane compared to CO2?
AEqual
B25-30 times higher
C1000 times higher
DLower
✓ Correct Answer: B — 25-30 times higher
Methane is much more effective at trapping heat than CO2, with a GWP roughly 28 times higher over 100 years.
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