UK methane emissions detected via satellite resolved swiftly
Paris, France (SPX) Dec 10, 2024
Researchers from the University of Leeds have identified a methane leak from a damaged pipe in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK, using data from GHGSat satellites, part of ESA's Third Party Mission Programme. This represents the first detection of a methane emission in the UK from space, leading to swift mitigation efforts. The discovery occurred during a study aimed at evaluating the UK's
Researchers from the University of Leeds have identified a methane leak from a damaged pipe in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK, using data from GHGSat satellites, part of ESA's Third Party Mission Programme. This represents the first detection of a methane emission in the UK from space, leading to swift mitigation efforts. The discovery occurred during a study aimed at evaluating the UK's