"GHGSat Launches Vanguard Satellite to Monitor Carbon Emissions from Space"

 

Canadian emissions monitoring company GHGSat has achieved a significant milestone in the fight against climate change. On Saturday, the company launched its latest satellite, Vanguard, with the mission to detect carbon dioxide emissions from individual facilities, such as coal plants and steel mills, from space for the first time.

"A Space-Age Approach to Holding Industries Accountable"

In the global effort to hold polluting industries accountable for their contributions to climate change, space-age technology is becoming a crucial tool. GHGSat's Vanguard satellite is equipped with advanced sensors and instruments that can identify and measure carbon dioxide emissions with unprecedented precision.

 "Data for a Greener Future"

GHGSat provides this valuable data for sale to industrial emitters looking to reduce their emissions. It also offers access to governments and scientists, enabling more comprehensive research and informed decision-making.

"Addressing a Carbon Conundrum"

Carbon dioxide is a primary contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, responsible for nearly 80% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions from human activities. It often originates from large industrial sources, such as power plants. Current satellite technology primarily focuses on monitoring carbon dioxide in the atmosphere as a whole, overlooking facility-level emissions.

"Vanguard's Role in Validating Emission Data"

The data collected by the Vanguard satellite will not only provide a detailed account of facility-level emissions but also validate existing methods of monitoring and measuring carbon dioxide emissions. Stephane Germain, CEO of GHGSat, emphasized the importance of having direct measurements from space to improve accuracy.

Similar to findings related to methane emissions, which were higher than previously estimated, Vanguard's data may uncover that carbon dioxide emissions are more significant than currently reported. This new information will contribute to the precision of government emissions inventories and scientific models, benefiting corporate greenhouse gas reporting for investors.

In today's era of advanced technology and environmental awareness, GHGSat's Vanguard satellite is a pioneering step toward a greener and more sustainable future.