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The Department of Environmental, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EEAS) offers undergraduate and graduate degrees with unique interdisciplinary study programs encompassing Geosciences, Meteorology, ...

Natural gas producers compete with oil producers, who throw off low-cost gas. Associated gas production is expected to continue growing as oil fields age and new pipelines are developed.