April 1, 2016 Methane Leaks from Pipelines Noted as Particularly Concerning in the Northeastern US
This article highlights findings from a paper titled "Fugitive methane emissions from leak-prone natural gas distribution infrastructure in urban environments" and published in the journal Environmental Pollution. The paper finds that 7% of the leaks contributed 50% of the total methane lost to the environment. Additionally, the paper reports that 15% of the leaks are "potentially explosive". Link to the Article Link to the Research Paper
