"Google-Backed Satellite to Publicly Track Oil and Gas Methane Emissions"

A new satellite designed by the Environmental Defense Fund and Harvard University will track methane emissions from the oil and gas industry, aiming to publicly reveal major polluters and hold them accountable. Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, accounts for nearly a third of global warming, and cutting its emissions is crucial in slowing climate change. The satellite, MethaneSAT, is part of a new wave of transparency in monitoring methane emissions, with other satellites set to launch in the near future. While satellite tracking is an important step, progress ultimately depends on companies taking action to reduce emissions.