Nord Stream leaks: Thousands of tonnes of methane may have dissolved in Baltic seawater, marine life impacts unclear

Category : Pollution | Location : International  | Posted on 2024-06-24 05:20:44

A new study has shed light on the fate of methane released from the September 2022 explosions damaging the Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic sea. While a significant amount of methane escaped, 10,000 to 50,000 tonnes of it likely dissolved in the surrounding water after the blasts, the research suggested.

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/pollution/nord-stream-leaks-thousands-of-tonnes-of-methane-may-have-dissolved-in-baltic-seawater-marine-life-impacts-unclear-96775