Global Methane Budget (IMAGE) Advanced Science Research Center, GC/CUNY Caption According to 2016 data from the Global Carbon Project, soil absorbs an estimated 33 teragrams of methane gas each year, but a new study from ASRC researchers suggests that absorption levels may be significantly lower and that more methane may be ending up in the atmosphere. Credit Global Carbon Project Usage Restrictions Please include graphic credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.