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Google is making a map of methane leaks for the whole world to see (www.businessinsider.com)
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Google is making a map of methane leaks for the whole world to see::Google will use satellite data, AI, and its computing power to map methane emissions around the globe. The transparency marks a new era in climate accountability.

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[–] cabron_offsets@lemmy.world 52 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Fuck me, Google is doing something good.

[–] DannyMac@lemmy.world 19 points 2 years ago

They realized that biosphere collapse wouldn't be profitable in the long run.

[–] Tetsuo@jlai.lu 9 points 2 years ago

They remembered their old moto for a split second.

[–] Vex_Detrause@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It's hard to trust in companies now. I bet the news in the following months is "Methane increasing green house gasses more than fossil fuel. Look at this colorful, interactive map from Google!"

[–] Silentiea@lemm.ee 6 points 2 years ago

But... Methane is fossil fuel?