California deploys satellites to track methane emissions as EPA reconsiders climate rules

California deploys satellites to track methane emissions as EPA reconsiders climate rules

By Sirisha Dinavahi Click here for updates on this story     4/1/25 (LAPost.com) — California has launched a new satellite-based initiative to track and reduce methane emissions, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on March 31. The program comes as the federal Environmental Protection Agency, under President Donald Trump’s administration, reconsiders key climate protections. The program employs satellite-mounted sensors to detect large methane leaks tha…