 Global temperature is expected to rise, leading to changes in the ecology of northern mid- and high-latitude regions. However, the effect of these changes on methane emissions in the following growing season remains unclear. This study examined the impact of winter soil temperature changes on methane emissions in the subsequent growing season. Field and laboratory experiments were conducted to measure the effects of warming winter on methane emissions in the subsequent growing season. Results indicated that warming winter led to higher levels of methane emissions in the subsequent growing season. Furthermore, this study demonstrated that non-uniform global warming can lead to a disproportionate increase in climate forcing feedback, resulting in greater methane emissions. This article was authored by