In the Spotlight

In the Spotlight is a science communication podcast where we interview graduate students or postdoctoral fellows in the sciences about their research and how it relates to the world around us. What problems are they trying to solve? What should we all understand about their work? What policies may be needed to support this research? These are the questions we will try to answer on In the Spotlight. This podcast is hosted and produced by Emily Schafer and Nicolas Scrutton Alvarado, and supported by Northwestern University's Science Policy Outreach Taskforce (SPOT).

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Decarbonization of Natural Gas in the Spotlight

December 23, 2021 • Northwestern University Science Policy Outreach Taskforce • Season 2 • Episode 14

For our season 2 finale episode (!!!) , we're looking forward to new types of decarbonization strategies that can make all the difference in how our energy needs can change to survive climate change. Renewable energy and even more extreme technologies are great, but there are also baby steps that we can use in the fossil fuel industry to reduce our carbon footprint and make a smoother transition. PhD candidate and SPOT member Elsa Koninckx tells us more about shale gas, how fossil fuel companies are starting to make positive changes, and what energy changes we should look for in the future!

If you want to learn more about the topics discussed in this episode, check out:

Learn more about Northwestern's CISTAR through their website and this video
Gas-to-liquids plants face challenges in the U.S. market (news article)
Product Value Modeling for a Natural Gas Liquid to Liquid Transportation Fuel Process (scientific article)
Biden’s quest to lower fuel prices clashes with his climate agenda (news article)
How Politics are Determining What Stove You Use (news article)

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