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Rivers and streams in the Andean Cordillera are hot spots for greenhouse gases emissions

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Researchers show that rivers in the Andean mountains contribute 35% and 72% of riverine emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2 ) and methane (CH4 ) in the Amazon basin, the world’s largest river.

Source: ScienceDaily.com