Category: "In the News"
New study detects big methane leaks at natural gas sites
A new study has concluded that methane leaks from natural gas sites are 60 percent higher than estimates by the Environmental Protection Agency.
The U.S. natural gas industry is leaking way more methane than previously thought. Here’s why that matters.
Producing and transporting natural gas releases methane, a greenhouse gas that also contributes to climate change. How big is the methane problem?
‘CoCoRaHS’ seeking new weather geeks to celebrate 20th birthday
The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network, better known as CoCoRaHS, is celebrating 20 years of collecting rain, hail and snow data to monitor climate.
The water in the tropical Atlantic is the coldest in decades. That may stymie hurricane season.
Temperatures at the surface of the tropical Atlantic Ocean have become remarkably colder than normal. The cold water could have profound impacts on this year’s hurricane season, since warm water is the fuel source for tropical storms.
Large methane leaks threaten perception of 'clean' natural gas
A new study published in the journal Science finds that methane emissions from U.S. oil and gas operations are 60 percent higher than previous estimates from the federal government.
CSU researchers use plane to study impacts of wildfire smoke
Smoke from wildfires burning across the state is visible along the Front Range and it could be affecting your health. A team of CSU researchers is launching a new project to study the impact.
Run or hide? Forecasters struggle with warnings as disasters change
The emergence of stronger and rainier thunderstorms that are able to quickly spawn tornadoes is posing problems for meteorologists.
Can we drink rain? Researchers take a look
Sybil Sharvelle, an environmental engineer at Colorado State University, is one researcher trying to determine if rainwater is safe to drink.