Pair earth scientists up to use an amazing online arctic portal mapping tool and Google Earth to analyze permafrost changes. They compare changes to data on atmospheric concentrations of methane to see if there is a correlation. Then...

A greenhouse provides additional warmth and protection to the plants inside, but what if the greenhouse gets too hot? Pupils discuss and experiment with the difference between natural and anthropogenic greenhouse effect. They measure the...

What is biogas and how is it made? After examining background information about the sources of biogas and biogas generators, class members follow the provided information and build a biogas generator that can be used in the...

Students investigate climate change and how the properties of carbon dioxide and methane play a part.  In this climate lesson students use a chemical reaction to trap CO2 and methane.

Explains what natural gas is, how it is formed, its composition, measurement terminology, how companies locate and extract it, processing, how it is transported and stored, uses, and safety considerations. (Published: September 20, 2011)

Article explaining what methane is, its impact as a greenhouse gas on global warming, and natural and man-made sources of methane. (Published: April 30, 2010)

Explains what landfill gas is, some of its applications, and how Texas is harnessing it as a source of renewable energy.

Discusses landfill gas recovery programs in Texas and the benefits that this renewable energy resource has for the environment and the economy.