Major UK methane greenhouse gas leak spotted from space
Source: BBC
Major UK methane greenhouse gas leak spotted from space
16 September 2023
By Esme Stallard
Climate and science reporter, BBC News
A major UK leak of the extremely potent greenhouse gas methane has been spotted from space for the first time.
The leak - seen by satellite - occurred over a three-month period at a gas main operated by Wales and West Utilities. The amount leaked could have powered 7,500 homes for a year.
Satellite detection shows the potential of picking up methane gas leaks quickly so they can be stopped sooner.
Methane has 28 times the heating potential of CO2.
It is responsible for about 30% of the rise in global temperatures.
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BBC: Climate change: Satellites map huge methane plumes from oil and gas
By Georgina Rannard
BBC News
Huge plumes of the warming gas methane have been mapped globally for the first time from oil and gas fields using satellites.
Plugging these leaks would be an important step in buying extra time to curb climate change.
The new research found plumes covering vast areas, sometimes stretching to 200 miles - the leaks are thought to be mostly unintended.
Last year, about 100 countries promised to cut methane emissions by 2030.
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