MethaneSAT will be the most advanced #methane-tracking satellite in space, measuring emissions other satellites can't see. A subsidiary of @EnvDefenseFund.
Jul 7, 2023 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
🛰️ View From Above: As every continent feels the worsening effects of #climatechange, we need *fast* solutions like cutting methane. Satellites are empowering us to take action – from providing accurate emissions data to responding to climate impacts. Read on 👇
For years, satellite observations have suggested Australia's reported methane emissions data was inaccurate. A new @ieefa_institute report finds methane leaks from 🇦🇺 oil & gas industry have likely been underreported by a whopping 90%. @aaronaclark1 bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Jan 13, 2023 • 6 tweets • 3 min read
🛰️View From Above: In 2022, countries around the globe saw firsthand the effects of climate change.
This week's thread looks at the increasing impacts of a warming planet, the role satellites play in IDing these impacts, and why cutting methane is a key near-term solution.
The last 8 years were the hottest on record – once again underscoring the need for methane action. 🔥 Because methane has 80X the warming power of CO2 for its first 20 years in the atmosphere, acting now to #CutMethane will have immediate climate benefits. nytimes.com/interactive/20…
