David Lyon
Senior Scientist
Work
As a scientist, David works on EDF’s ground-breaking series of studies to quantify methane emissions from the natural gas value chain. His efforts include analyzing emissions data and researching technologies and policies to reduce natural gas leakage and minimize the climate impacts of natural gas development.
Background
David worked for the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) as coordinator of the state’s air pollution emissions inventory program. While at ADEQ, David was project manager of an EPA funded study to study emissions and air quality impacts of natural gas development in the Fayetteville Shale. He also managed a half-million dollar project to develop and implement a web-based emissions inventory reporting system for a multi-state consortium of environmental agencies.
While in Arkansas, David was a leader in the Sierra Club and advocated for effective environmental regulations. He has experience teaching about air pollution and performing research in biogeochemistry and restoration ecology. His doctoral research was on the quantification, assessment, and mitigation of methane emissions from superemitters in the oil and gas supply chain.
Education
- PhD in Environmental Dynamics — University of Arkansas (2016)
- MS in Forestry – University of Kentucky (2004)
- BA in Biology – Hendrix College (2002)
Latest pieces
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However you measure it, Permian oil and gas operations have highest emissions ever measured in a U.S. oilfield
May 11, 2020
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Big step back: Changes in new EPA Greenhouse Gas Inventory mask methane emissions
April 28, 2020
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Fayetteville Shale methane emissions dominated by manual unloadings; National methane emissions are still too high, and avoidable
November 1, 2018
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New EPA data confirms methane emissions not declining fast enough
October 23, 2018
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EPA’s updated annual oil and gas methane inventory doesn’t convey entire picture
April 13, 2018
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National Academy of Sciences urges collective research improvements to track U.S. methane emissions
March 30, 2018
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Oil and gas front group fails to read fine print on climate pollution…again
February 21, 2018
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EPA inventory shows U.S. oil & gas methane emissions remain a major problem
February 12, 2018
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NASA study underscores urgency of solving the global methane problem
January 12, 2018
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What’s new for the EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program?
October 9, 2017