Natural Gas: Hidden Climate Threat (and Opportunity)

Methane, the main ingredient in natural gas, is escaping in vast volumes from oil and gas fields in the United States, Russia and other countries. The fracking rush in shale-gas country has amplified the threat. Some companies have found that investments in capturing the emissions quickly pay off in sales of the fuel. More at:
http://dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com/tag/gas
http://www.epa.gov/gasstar
http://www.methanetomarkets.org

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• greenhouse
• warming
• climate
• methane
• natural
• gas
• energy
• environment
• technology
• fracking

[argeliahizer]

hola there

[kimfeilgood]

So if Russia is suspected of having more leaks than in the US...the heatwave at 86 degree temps in Moscow is causing unprecedented smog and will probably kill hundreds is an indicator that they have pollution.

[hazelnnocence]

@canvent : No, the wavelengths of infrared are too long for us to see as visible light (what normal cameras sense).

[jag10]

steam is a global threat to mankind and the environment.

[mstaff657]

so eat more pigs

ya pathetic liberal.

[awakened1111]

More methane from cow shit than oil and gas....nevermind...im just a silly conspiracy theorist....Ever think about the energy that goes into the slaughter of your mainstream...Wallmart type...ConAgra type beef....I do....it disgusts me...

[canvent]

Don't normal cameras pick up infrared?

[qhack]

Interesting vid, but that ain't methane. You are looking at thermal imagery. Look at :37 that is an engine running and producing heat. The infra-red coming off the engine will have the same characteristics as steam. Also notice that the thermal image is white hot on the engine and black hot on the tanks. A warm tank of water on a cool morning will produce the same effect. I am all for saving the planet, but you need better science than some video of heat.

[STJukes]

People should know this.

[anrevk]

Jumpin Jack Flash, it's a gas gas gas?