The impact of methane as a greenhouse gas is significant as it is much more effective at trapping heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide. Methane has a global warming potential that is approximately 25 times greater over a 100-year period. Its concentration in the atmosphere contributes to the greenhouse effect, leading to climate change. Sources of methane emissions include livestock, landfills, and the natural gas industry. Controlling methane emissions is essential for mitigating climate change and its associated impacts on ecosystems and human societies.