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Global methane rise slowing down (BBC, 11/22/06)

The rise in concentrations of the greenhouse gas methane in the atmosphere has slowed down considerably in recent years, research suggests.

Scientists say levels have been stable for about seven years following a steep rise during the last century. [...]

The study also found that major forest fires, such as occurred in Indonesia in 1997 and 1998, produce significant quantities of methane.