We're really focused on finding those sources of emissions and where they intersect with people. We measure all of this with a with a proprietary and specialized sensing technology that we've developed over many years. One of our longstanding partners is the West Oakland Environmental Indicators Project, which has been building out incredible capacity in using data to drive local policy solutions. It's well established that low income communities often near freeways like West Oakland and Long Beach and elsewhere have dirty air.
Over a 20-year period, methane is 80 times more potent a greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide. Yet those responsible for releasing methane into the atmosphere often don’t even know how much they themselves are emitting. And methane is only one of many harmful air pollutants that result from our dependence on burning fossil fuels.
Now, research coalitions, citizen scientists and activists are using a slate of new tools to detect and report emissions. They’re also using many of the same tools to shine a light on exactly how and where other deadly fossil fuel pollutants, like nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter, are affecting community health. Such data could become a critical tool for regulation, leading to greater emissions reductions.
Guests:
Davida Herzl, Co-founder and CEO, Aclima
Kendra Pinto, Four Corners Indigenous Community Field Advocate, Earthworks
Gavin McCormick, Co-founder, Climate TRACE
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