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ESA Targets 30% Methane Cut with Satellite Technology

12/16/2025

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The European Space Agency (ESA) and Madrid's Las Dehesas landfill use high-resolution satellite methane assessments, combining space data with ground surveys to improve landfill management and push for a 30% cut by 2030.
GHGSat Inc.'s satellite constellation has identified about 9 million tons of methane emissions per year from oil, gas, and coal facilities worldwide.
These advancements are essential for effective climate action and meeting the Paris Agreement targets.

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The European Space Agency (ESA) and Madrid's Las Dehesas landfill use high-resolution satellite methane assessments, combining space data with ground surveys to improve landfill management and push for a 30% cut by 2030.
GHGSat Inc.'s satellite constellation has identified about 9 million tons of methane emissions per year from oil, gas, and coal facilities worldwide.
These advancements are essential for effective climate action and meeting the Paris Agreement targets.