Methane is considered to be around 30 times more effective than carbon dioxide at trapping heat in the atmosphere over a 100-year period, while nitrous oxide is around 300 times more effective. This means that both methane and nitrous oxide have a much higher global warming potential than carbon dioxide. However, carbon dioxide is the most prevalent greenhouse gas in the atmosphere and is responsible for the majority of human-induced global warming. Methane and nitrous oxide, while more potent, make up a smaller percentage of overall greenhouse gas emissions.
