University program for discussing energy issues launched

Experts from a range of disciplines at the University of Houston have been named Energy Fellows and will contribute to an energy blog and other forums to increase awareness of energy issues.

Research raises concerns about methane emissions from shale leaks

Researchers from the University of Houston (UH) found that some natural gas wells, compressor stations, and processing plants in the Barnett Shale in Texas leaks far more methane than previously estimated, which could potentially offset the climate benefits of natural gas.