Unexplainable The methane hunters
Feb 16, 2022
Rebecca Lieber, a climate writer at Vox, dives into the urgent issue of methane emissions. She explains how methane is over 80 times more potent than CO2 in trapping heat, making it a crucial target in combating climate change. Lieber discusses innovative technologies like infrared cameras and vehicle-based monitoring systems needed to detect methane leaks, as well as the challenges activists face in regulating fossil fuel industries. The conversation emphasizes the importance of collaboration and global efforts to reduce methane emissions significantly by 2030.
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Sharon Wilson's Activism Origin
- Sharon Wilson moved to a rural Texas ranch and cherished the dark skies.
- Light pollution from nearby fracking rigs disturbed her tranquility and sparked her activism.
Methane's Invisibility
- Methane is invisible to the naked eye, requiring infrared cameras for detection.
- It's a major pollutant and significantly contributes to climate change.
Methane's Potency
- Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, 80 times more effective at trapping heat than carbon dioxide.
- It's the second largest climate pollutant after carbon dioxide.