last highlighted date: 2023-12-18
Highlights
- To understand its mighty power, consider that one ton of methane in the atmosphere is equivalent to over 80 tons of carbon dioxide in the first twenty years after emission.
- The good news is that there is a new tool launching that will help track methane emissions. Using satellites, MethaneSAT will be able to help identify sources of methane, both small and large, with accurate location information.