• UGI USER
  • Mar 06, 2024
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WHY DID GOOGLE DELIST SOME INDIAN APPS FROM PLAY STORE?

Why in the news?

  • METHANESAT, a satellite launched by the Environmental Defense Fund, aims to track methane emissions globally.
  • It addresses challenges in emission monitoring and provides real-time data for informed decision-making.
source:extremetech

About MethaneSAT:

  • Developed by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), MethaneSAT is a satellite aimed at global methane emissions monitoring.
  • It orbits the Earth 15 times a day, focusing on the oil and gas sector, generating real-time data on emission sources and trends.
  • Equipped with advanced sensors, it can detect even small emission sources and track changes over time.
What is MethaneSAT?

●   MethaneSAT, an upcoming American-New Zealand space mission, aims to monitor global methane emissions.

●   Scheduled for launch in 2022, it will track methane leakage to combat climate change.

●   The satellite will provide crucial data for scrutinizing methane emission sources.

●   MethaneSAT contributes to efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Initiatives to curb Methane Emission :

●   COP26: Over 100 countries pledged to cut methane emissions by 30% by 2030, recognizing its impact on climate change.

●   US-EU Global Methane Pledge: Aims to reduce methane emissions by a third by 2030.

●   India’s Initiative: Developed seaweed-based animal feed additives to curb methane emissions from cattle and improve their immunity.