• DOI:10.1007/s10584-012-0401-0
Corpus ID: 154324540

Venting and leaking of methane from shale gas development: response to Cathles et al.

@article{Howarth2012VentingAL,
  title={Venting and leaking of methane from shale gas development: response to Cathles et al.},
  author={R. Howarth and Renee Santoro and A. Ingraffea},
  journal={Climatic Change},
  year={2012},
  volume={113},
  pages={537-549}
}

R. Howarth, Renee Santoro, A. Ingraffea

Published 2012

Environmental Science

Climatic Change

In April 2011, we published the first comprehensive analysis of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shale gas obtained by hydraulic fracturing, with a focus on methane emissions. Our analysis was challenged by Cathles et al. (2012). Here, we respond to those criticisms. We stand by our approach and findings. The latest EPA estimate for methane emissions from shale gas falls within the range of our estimates but not those of Cathles et al. which are substantially lower. Cathles et al. believe… CONTINUE READING

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