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researchers stand in a line on a boat holding a large hose.
Science & Technology
October 18, 2022 | 01:39 pm

Ancient ocean methane not an immediate climate change threat

New research shows reservoirs of ocean methane in mid-latitude regions will not be released to the atmosphere under warming conditions.

topics: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, featured-post-side, John Kessler, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
ice and snow along the shore of Prudhoe Bay
Science & Technology
January 17, 2018 | 03:08 pm

Ocean waters prevent release of ancient methane

Environmental scientist Katy Sparrow ’17 (PhD) set out to discover whether ancient-sourced methane, released due to warming ocean waters, survives to be emitted to the atmosphere.

topics: climate change, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, featured-post-side, John Kessler, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences, sustainability,
Science & Technology
September 11, 2012 | 02:01 pm

How Much Gulf Spill Oil Was Consumed by Bacteria?

Researchers from the University of Rochester and Texas A&M University have found that naturally occurring bacteria that exist in the Gulf of Mexico consumed and removed at least 200,000 tons of oil and natural gas after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill.

topics: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, environment, John Kessler, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,