"Satellite Supergroup's Staggering Accuracy in Identifying Methane Super-emitters"

A combination of connected satellites, including Sentinel-5P, Sentinel-3, and Sentinel-2, is enabling researchers to detect methane super-emitters with high accuracy and almost in real time. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas responsible for a quarter of human-induced global warming. The tiered approach allows for low-resolution global scans followed by pinpointed spotting of emitters, providing crucial information for evidence-based decision-making and successful mitigation efforts. The satellites have been used to identify methane hot spots worldwide, which are then targeted with high-resolution observations from other satellites to pinpoint the exact sources. This new capability is a significant development in the global fight against climate change.