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The aim of the research project is to better quantify and develop models to predict methane emissions from lakes.

Methane fluxes from lakes are higher during the day than the night, according to a study conducted by LiU researchers. Consequently, the contribution of northern lakes to global methane emissions is 15 per cent lower than previously estimated.

Researchers at Department of Thematic Studies, Environmental Change have developed a simple logger for greenhouse gas flows. It is built using inexpensive parts, and provides data on levels of methane, carbon dioxide, temperature and humidity.