
Measure Methane Where it Matters
Methane has been in the news a lot lately, mostly in a bad way. Methane gas caused the deadly Upper Big Branch coal mine explosion. Methane exploded on the Deep Water Horizon oil rig and complicated efforts to stop the blowout in the Gulf of Mexico. In addition to acute dangers, methane has ominous potential as a greenhouse gas. But it is not all bad. When captured, methane is a potent energy source.
With greenhouse gas scientists turning more attention…