California Accelerates Satellite Project to Monitor Methane Levels

The move is part of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new role as co-chair of a coalition of state and local leaders who vow to cut emissions in half by 2030.
California Accelerates Satellite Project to Monitor Methane Levels
California is launching satellites to monitor methane levels across the state, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on March 21, 2025. Gov. Gavin Newsom's Office
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Spurred by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recent actions to cut environmental regulations, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on March 21 an accelerated plan to launch satellites to track and reduce methane emissions.

The move is part of Newsom’s new role as co-chair of America Is All In, a coalition of state and local leaders who vow to cut emissions in half by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

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