In the news: Michigan Engineering experts June 21-25

Eric Kort explains that overall methane leakage is likely underestimated since there is no reliable data or monitoring for offshore regions. Kort is an associate professor of climate and space science and engineering.

Volker Sick argues that we need to have a more circular economy when it comes to CO2, meaning we should treat gas not only as a problem but also a resource. Sick is an Arthur F. Thurnau Professor, DTE Energy Professor of Advanced Energy Research, and professor of mechanical engineering.

Research led by Chris Ruf is featured in SlashGear. The team is using the Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System (CYGNSS) to see where microplastics enter the ocean and where it aggregates. Ruf is the Frederick Bartman Collegiate Professor of Climate and Space Science.