Methane Emissions

NASA Launches Tanager-1 Satellite To Track Methane Emissions Globally

25 Aug 2024

Last week, NASA, in collaboration with a coalition of companies and organizations, launched the 'Tanager-1' satellite aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This satellite is a significant step forward in the global effort to monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, particularly methane. Why...

Heavy Rains Expected In Maharashtra: Orange Alerts Issued For Thane And Raigad

23 Jun 2024

Due to the strengthening of westerly winds, Maharashtra is expected to experience increased rainfall activity over the next five days. The weather department has issued an orange alert for Thane and Raigad districts on Tuesday and Wednesday. Mumbaikars can expect thunderstorms with lightning, heavy rain, and gusty winds of 40-50...

No proper policies yet to curb methane emissions in London

22 May 2023

In 2021, over 100 countries signed on to the Global Methane Pledge to cut emissions by 30 per cent compared to 2020 levels by 2030. Even though it is useful, stringent policies to eliminate methane emissions are still missing. The first global review of methane policies which have been adopted...