Methane Satellite Poised To Boost Scrutiny Of Emission Reduction Claims

Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is touting the successful launch of its monitoring satellite MethaneSAT as a milestone that will enable unprecedented public scrutiny of oil and gas sector methane emissions, aiding verification of emissions cuts promised by EPA, state regulators and the private sector. In addition, the group says the data from the satellite will enable more scrutiny of emissions from other sectors including landfills and agriculture. “This is a first for empirical data for any sector, for any greenhouse...