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Methane, a potent greenhouse gas (GHG) emitted by oil and natural gas systems, the waste sector, agricultural activities, and other sources, is worsening climate change. Limiting these impacts requires accurately detecting, reducing, and continuing to monitor these emissions sources.
This Learning Lab on Methane Monitoring and Mitigation Technologies, hosted by the U.S. Climate Alliance, convened more than 100 participants in Washington, D.C. for a two-day interactive workshop on emerging methane monitoring, measurement, and detection technologies — all critical to combatting methane pollution and its role in the climate crisis.
Emerging technologies such as drones, planes, and satellites with specialized sensors have proven valuable in both identifying and quantifying sources of methane, but many policymakers need additional training to fully understand how they can be utilized, especially as the space rapidly evolves.
By convening state policy staff with measurement experts, data providers, federal agencies, and other experts, this Learning Lab provided a deep dive on the current and emergent methane measurement landscape, the use cases and limitations of different technologies, and how to apply their data outputs to methane mitigation policies.
Over two days, participants strengthened professional connections and gained new insights into how states can leverage advanced technologies and datasets to secure methane reductions, improve public health, and achieve climate goals.
The Learning Lab took place at the American Geophysical Union’s headquarters, the site of Washington, D.C.’s first net zero energy commercial building renovation. The building incorporates green features, including solar panels, a six-story hydroponic phytoremediation wall system, a water reclamation cistern, and radiant cooling.
Alliance National Learning Labs bring together states and territories to dive deep into pressing topics across the Alliance’s 10 Policy Priorities. Learn about our previous Natural & Working Lands 2023 National Learning Lab.
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