Gas detection and measurement science for the energy sector
From Dave Risk and his team
Who we are
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Whether by foot, truck, drone, robot, plane, or satellite, we work to improve the measurement of greenhouse gases. In part, we work in the Arctic to measure the emission of gases associated with permafrost decay. But these days we’re largely focused on energy and waste sector emissions, where we aim to provide information and solutions that will help Canada’s energy and waste sectors achieve methane emission reductions. If we can hit the targets, it would be the equivalent of taking 5.7 million cars off the road!
To manage methane and other forms of air pollution we need better measurements. We are responding with science to improve tools and monitoring programs. We have also conducted massive measurement campaigns across Canada to identify where reductions can be made most easily. We are using science to promote healthy informed conversation and to drive change.
Our working partners include provincial and federal regulators, Canadian and international NGOs, and companies like Eosense and PAL Aerospace who created methane sensors and measurement approaches for the market.
FluxLab Projects
When your research is devoted to helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions, it’s exciting when the technologies you’ve developed gain momentum.
FluxLab Products
A key mandate of the FluxLab is disseminating knowledge and sharing our findings. Here you’ll find everything from our patents to publications.
FluxLab Students
In a lab filled with characters, passion and dreams, students find hands-on opportunity and the tools they need to discover their niche.
DAVE RISK, PHD
Brian Mulroney Institute of Government Research Chair in Climate Science and Policy
St. Francis Xavier University
CHELSIE HALL, PMP
Research Projects Manager
St. Francis Xavier University