"MethaneSAT: Monitoring Global Emissions from Space"

A new satellite, MethaneSAT, has been launched to join the fleet of instruments monitoring methane emissions from space, as our current ability to identify methane leaks is still limited. With the increasing number of methane-detecting satellites and instruments, scientists aim to gain a better understanding of methane sources and emissions to effectively tackle climate change. MethaneSAT will provide more accurate basin-level emissions estimates, track progress on emission reduction pledges, and help in the development of new methane regulations and standards. However, there is still a need for more comprehensive coverage, especially in monitoring natural sources of emissions like wetlands.