AUTHOR=Fang Tao , Zhang Xiaomeng , Zhang Jie , Wang Junfeng , Sun Qianqian 

TITLE=The prospected air quality measurements for further unconventional natural gas developments in China based on the United States experience

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Environmental Science

VOLUME=10

YEAR=2022

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/environmental-science/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2022.864818

DOI=10.3389/fenvs.2022.864818

ISSN=2296-665X

ABSTRACT=<p>The technological innovation of horizontal drilling and high-volume hydraulic fracturing has promoted the development of unconventional natural gas (UNG) production worldwide, and hence has aroused public concern about the air pollution it may bring about. In this study, we have provided (1) an overview of the study on air pollutants from UNG emissions in the USA, focusing on both the air pollutant characterization and their related observation technologies/platforms; and (2) the potential air quality measurements of UNG development emerging in China. This study will provide useful information for Chinese environmental researchers and the local governments to deal with related air quality issues.</p>