MethaneSAT

We're in orbit! ?? MethaneSAT has successfully separated from the SpaceX #Falcon9. A new era in tracking global methane pollution has begun. https://lnkd.in/g38hCzzj

Our early observations suggest that emissions in North American and Central Asian oil and gas production basins are much higher than reported. Soon, we'll be able to systematically compare performance over time across all major oil and gas-producing regions worldwide. ?????

Methane was a hot topic at #COP29 week 1 ?? — and rightfully so. Acting to #CutMethane emissions from the oil and gas industry is the fastest, most cost-effective way to slow climate warming, which is why Environmental Defense Fund experts were on the ground in Azerbaijan last week highlighting this crucial opportunity. Industry has made a long list of commitments pledging to slash emissions, but meaningful action to #CutMethane is where the value is. Holding oil and gas companies to their promises will be essential for any climate progress. Using data from a new generation of satellites including MethaneSAT and Carbon Mapper — both of which just released new data — and other technologies, will track and measure the real-world results ??? https://lnkd.in/eVURJNid

Thanks, We Don't Have Time for having us! Tune in to hear from Steven Hamburg, MethaneSAT Mission Lead about the #methane data revolution ??

Our new images reveal wide-scale methane emissions, detecting small, dispersed sources overlooked by other satellites. By tracking these emissions, we’re taking a major step toward radical transparency and accountability. But we couldn’t do it alone. As a non-profit satellite mission, these insights wouldn't be possible without generous support from funders, including Bezos Earth Fund, which took this mission from idea to space. ?? Methane is responsible for a third of today's global warming. From the Appalachian to South Caspian basins, we're tackling this challenge, one orbit at a time, unlocking urgent #ClimateAction. Steven Hamburg, Ritesh Gautam, Andrew Steer https://lnkd.in/dtb9dr-U

NEWS: We just released groundbreaking new high-resolution images of methane emissions. For the first time, we can see the full picture of emissions over vast oil and gas fields. ????? This first set of fully processed images shows how even smaller, scattered emissions can add up. From the Appalachian in the US to the South Caspian basins in Turkmenistan, this uncovers the full scale of methane emissions—essential knowledge for accelerating #ClimateAction to #CutMethane. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dtb9dr-U

The new report by the International Methane Emissions Observatory - IMEO underscores the power of transparency and data in reducing methane emissions across the oil and gas sector. New monitoring technologies, including satellite data empower companies at every stage—from those setting a high bar for emissions management to those just beginning their journey—to take meaningful action more quickly. ????? Read more: https://lnkd.in/dKK3_73j

Cutting #methane emissions is a critical step toward reducing the rise of global temperatures that climate change is spreading to communities. In this episode of Google's "Where the Internet Lives" podcast, you'll hear two stories about how data centers – and the AI they enable – are helping to mitigate the invisible threats of heat and air pollution around the world, particularly for vulnerable populations. Tune in to hear from ??? Mansi K., Cool Roofs product manager at Google ??? Monica Bharel MD, MPH, clinical lead for public sector health at Google ??? Karin Tuxen-Bettman, Google Earth outreach manager ??? Millie Chu Baird, VP, Office of Chief Scientist, Environmental Defense Fund ??? Fatima Luna, chief resilience officer, City of Tucson #WTIL ?? https://lnkd.in/dwqnTsSD

Our October newsletter has just gone out! ?? Catch up on first-light images, new data and more. ?? https://lnkd.in/ezPa5ugd

Congratulations, Luis Guanter, for receiving the Distinction of the Generalitat to the Scientific Merit for research excellence in the development of satellite methods for environmental applications ?? ? Luis Guanter is a Professor at Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), Lead Senior Scientist at Environmental Defense Fund and author of more than a hundred scientific publications in the field of Earth Sciences. ? We're honored to have you on the team, Luis! https://lnkd.in/dkkFzRZw