Environmental Innovation|July 21, 2025
In CleanTechnica, Michael Barnard reports on the loss of MethaneSAT, a satellite designed to track methane leaks globally. While the setback drew disappointment, Barnard notes that a wide network of satellites and advanced data tools continue to ensure emissions remain under close watch.
Environmental Innovation|July 17, 2025
Writing for EDF+Business, Ismael Hernandez Rivera and Suzanne Brady explain how investor pressure helped shape the EU’s pioneering methane regulation. They argue that continued investor engagement is critical to ensure the law’s strong implementation and to counter efforts to weaken it.
Environmental Innovation|July 15, 2025
In a feature for the World Economic Forum, Fred Krupp of the Environmental Defense Fund reflects on the MethaneSAT project and its bold attempt to monitor methane from space. Despite the satellite’s early failure, he emphasizes the need for ambitious, risk-taking solutions to cut emissions quickly.
Environmental Innovation|July 2, 2025
Environmental Defense Fund’s Shanti Menon reports that MethaneSAT has been declared unrecoverable after losing contact. Even so, data already collected will be released, and EDF plans to continue advancing methane reduction through aircraft monitoring, partnerships, and global policy efforts.
Environmental Innovation|June 23, 2025
In a New York Times guest essay, veteran environmentalist Carl Pope reflects on his past decision to downplay methane’s role compared with carbon dioxide. He now argues that tackling methane leaks offers one of the fastest and most practical opportunities to reduce near-term warming.
Environmental Innovation|May 7, 2025
The International Energy Agency’s Global Methane Tracker 2025 highlights progress in satellite monitoring and data transparency, while warning that emissions from fossil fuels remain stubbornly high. The report notes that cost-effective solutions could reduce emissions significantly and even deliver more usable natural gas to markets.
Environmental Innovation|April 29, 2025
A poll commissioned by the Global Methane Hub found strong backing worldwide for efforts to cut methane emissions. With more than three-quarters of respondents in 17 countries in favor, the survey shows public demand for action across agriculture, waste, and energy sectors.
Environmental Innovation|March 20, 2025
Reuters’ Valerie Volcovici reports that U.S. liquefied natural gas exporters will maintain methane monitoring and reduction efforts despite recent regulatory rollbacks. Exporters cite overseas market requirements, especially in Europe and Asia, as driving continued accountability.
Environmental Innovation|December 12, 2024
In The Economist, reporters explore how improved cattle farming practices could both reduce methane emissions and lift smallholder farmers out of poverty. From selective breeding to new feed and waste management technologies, the article highlights opportunities to boost productivity while easing environmental pressures.
Environmental Innovation|July 24, 2024
Environmental advocate and Mission Impact Lead for MethaneSat, Millie Chu Baird, details the heat-trapping side effects of a planet full of methane and explains why understanding where it comes from and taking steps to reduce it is the single most important thing we can do to affect climate change in our lifetimes.