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New satellites detect widespread methane leaks as governments fail to act

Politico reports that newly deployed satellites are revealing thousands of methane leaks from oil and gas operations, with little government response.

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What to know

  • New satellite technology is detecting thousands of methane leaks tied to oil and gas operations.
  • Despite the improved detection, governments have not meaningfully acted on the findings, according to the report.
  • The story is linked to broader US climate and energy policy under the Trump administration, per the report's URL framing.

Methane-tracking satellite operators Providers of new leak-detection dataNational governments Regulators of oil and gas emissions

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    Politico reports satellites finding thousands of methane leaks

    Politico publishes a report describing how new satellite technology has detected thousands of methane leaks from oil and gas operations, while governments have largely not responded to the data.

    1. 1 outlet first by Politico, 11d ago · read ↗