TED Talks Daily Tracking the whole world’s carbon emissions -- with satellites and AI | Gavin McCormick
Nov 12, 2021
Gavin McCormick, a high-tech environmental activist and founder of Climate TRACE, is on a mission to revolutionize carbon emissions tracking. He discusses the inaccuracies of self-reported data by countries and the need for real-time monitoring. Using satellite imagery and AI, Climate TRACE aims to identify major pollution sources transparently, promoting accountability among nations. McCormick emphasizes the urgency of precise data to enhance global climate action and how advancements in technology can empower a new era of environmental responsibility.
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Lack of Precise Emissions Data
- Scientists lack precise data on greenhouse gas emissions sources.
- Current methods rely on self-reporting, which is often inaccurate.
Need for Better Emission Tracking
- Self-reporting emissions data is a flawed system.
- Real-time, detailed, and transparent data is crucial for effective climate action.
Climate TRACE and AI
- Climate TRACE uses AI to analyze satellite images and identify pollution sources.
- Combining multiple satellite data types improves accuracy.