New MethaneSAT Satellite to Track Top Oil and Gas Methane Polluters
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A new satellite called MethaneSAT launching this year will track and reveal the world's biggest methane polluters in oil and gas. It will cover a huge area with detailed data.
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Cutting methane emissions quickly slows climate change. The oil and gas industry is the #2 source of human-caused methane.
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New satellites like MethaneSAT will zoom in on emissions from individual companies and sites, allowing the first detailed global comparisons.
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Governments can use the data to enforce emissions regulations. Companies may also face market pressure to cut emissions.
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While satellites alone don't cut emissions, the data allows tracking, reporting, and solutions. Plugging leaks often costs little and benefits companies.