Satellites picture methane across the globe

Satellites picture methane across the globe

May 18 2021 Laure Boinette

“Pulse tool allows you to move around the world to see how concentrations of the powerful greenhouse gas vary in space and time. From the highs above oil and gas fields in the southwestern United States, to the naturally elevated levels in permafrost regions during summer-The map shows monthly averages which, GHGSat says it will update weekly.”

Methane is a highly potent greenhouse gas. GHGSat built PULSE to share methane data with all global citizens and make a vital contribution to tackling climate change.

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