"Google Collaborates on Mapping Global Methane Emissions from Space"
Google is supporting a satellite project set to launch in March to gather data on methane levels worldwide, with a focus on emissions from oil and gas plants. The collaboration with the Environmental Defense Fund will use AI to create a methane map aimed at identifying leaks, but Google will not directly notify responsible companies. Methane, a significant contributor to global warming, is produced by various sources including farming and waste disposal, with livestock being a major contributor. Despite existing tracking efforts, methane levels remain high, and the new project aims to fill gaps in current tools for monitoring emissions.