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2. The numbers in the natural methane sources section are in Tg, with the proper notation used. In this case, I have a hard time believing that deception isn't intended. TgCO2 Equivalents and Tg cannot be directly compared, yet the design of the page sets you up to compare the numbers.
I had noticed that, but I don't have enough of a scientific background to know whether the two measurements were comparable or not. This is why I was asking jpub for his figures; they may have been clearer.
I'm not saying that this site is 100% accurate; I just find it odd that all of the sites which came up in my search result that gave the contrary viewpoint were from "less reputable" sources: media, people's geocities pages, etc.