California air quality ... the basis for federal actions to curb planet-warming emissions. “We’re using satellite technology to detect methane leaks as they happen,” Newsom said.

“California isn’t having it. Thanks to our state investment, we’re using satellite technology to detect methane leaks as they happen.” The announcement marks Newsom’s first action as Co ...

With a new satellite ... Methane Emissions Observatory, which is responsible for MARS. In the two years since its launch, MARS has sent out over 1,200 alerts for major methane leaks.

MethaneSAT will launch next month ... allow the public to report large methane leaks to federal regulators if they have access to methane detection technology. (Reporting by Nichola Groom and ...