Publications by authors named "Dylan C Gaeta"
U.S. Ethane Emissions and Trends Estimated from Atmospheric Observations.
Environ Sci Technol
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- In recent years, U.S. oil and natural gas production has significantly transformed, but its effects on air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions remain unclear.
- This study focuses on U.S. ethane emissions from 2015 to 2020, revealing that observed emissions are much higher than EPA estimates and show a distinct seasonal pattern.
- The research indicates that while reported ethane production increased by 78%, emissions actually rose only by about 6.3%, suggesting a disconnect between production levels and emissions, possibly influenced by market pressures.