Monday, 20 May 2013

UC Santa Barbara scientist studies methane levels in cross-continent drive

Santa Barbara CA (SPX) May 20, 2013



After taking a rented camper outfitted with special equipment to measure methane on a cross-continent drive, a UC Santa Barbara scientist has found that methane emissions across large parts of the U.S. are higher than currently known, confirming what other more local studies have found. Their research is published in the journal Atmospheric Environment.

Methane is a potent greenhouse gas,