Payne Institute for Public Policy
http://hdl.handle.net/11124/12956
2024-03-29T09:52:27ZMapping of dimmed nighttime lights in Ukraine during the war
http://hdl.handle.net/11124/178850
Mapping of dimmed nighttime lights in Ukraine during the war
Zhizhin, Mikhail
Payne Institute Earth Observation Group Research Associate Mikhail Zhizhin writes about how the impact of the war in Ukraine on nighttime light intensity using satellite data. Nighttime light observations from Suomi NPP satellite (2012-2024) covering Ukraine and surrounding areas were analyzed.
2024-03-27T00:00:00ZNew method for tracking down methane emissions on oil and gas sites
http://hdl.handle.net/11124/178849
New method for tracking down methane emissions on oil and gas sites
Daniels, William; Hammerling, Dorit; Bazilian, Morgan
Payne Institute Student Researcher William Daniels, Faculty Fellow Dorit Hammerling, and Director Morgan Bazilian write about how reducing methane emissions is a key component of short-term climate action. Empirical data and transparent models are key pillars of emission reduction efforts. Payne Institute researchers William Daniels, Meng Jia, and Dorit Hammerling have developed a completely open-source analytical framework for detecting single-source methane emissions, determining the source location, and estimating an emission rate using data from continuous monitoring systems (CMS).
2024-03-27T00:00:00ZSenate Committee examines PFAS as hazardous substances amid rising global concern
http://hdl.handle.net/11124/178846
Senate Committee examines PFAS as hazardous substances amid rising global concern
Ziv, Kristin; Guajardo Retamales, Isabel; Bazilian, Morgan
Payne Institute Communications Associate Kristin Ziv, Student Researcher Isabel Guajardo Retamales and Director Morgan Bazilian write about how on March 20, the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) convened a pivotal hearing titled "Examining PFAS as Hazardous Substances." The session focused on the risks associated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of synthetic chemicals found in various industrial and consumer products.
2024-03-25T00:00:00ZSteel rising: harnessing Nigeria's potential for global competitiveness in the steel industry
http://hdl.handle.net/11124/178746
Steel rising: harnessing Nigeria's potential for global competitiveness in the steel industry
Udofia, Edikan
Payne Institute student researcher Edikan Udofia writes about Nigeria is endowed with more than 2 billion metric tons of iron ore reserves and is striving to position itself as a key player in the worldwide steel sector. Despite encountering challenges in the past regarding enhancing its steel manufacturing capabilities, Nigeria is currently well-placed to harness its abundant mineral wealth and enhance its steel production capacity.
2024-02-29T00:00:00Z