Blog Post Image: Methane leaks in the US are undercounted, new study shows

Leaks in natural gas valves and pipes are blamed for some of the excess methane scientists in the atmosphere, scientists have found. Image credit: Marcin Szczepanski

Cabot Oil and gas Corporation uses fracking to extract natural gas in the vicinity of Montrose, PA. Montrose area and Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania is one of the earliest epicenters of shale gas drilling The techniques of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, and horizontal drilling have have came together over the past decade to change the American energy landscape. The fracking sparked a lot of controversy regarding the quality of life and environmental concerns. Now more and more researchers are looking into the potential risks the technologies could pose to the environment and human health. Photo by Marcin Szczepanski/Senior Multimedia Producer, Michigan Engineering

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