NASA's EMIT Spectrometer: Mapping Global Greenhouse Gas Sources and Fighting Climate Change
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NASA's Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) instrument, launched in July 2022, has been used to identify over 750 point-source emissions of greenhouse gases, including methane from landfills, agricultural sites, and oil and gas facilities. The instrument, located on the International Space Station (ISS), has exceeded expectations in detecting both large and small sources of methane emissions, providing accurate data on "super-emitters." This information is crucial in developing strategies to limit damaging emissions and address the climate crisis. The study was published in the journal Science Advances.
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