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Google is making a map of methane leaks for the whole world to see (www.businessinsider.com)
submitted 10 months ago by L4s to c/technology
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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 63 points 10 months ago (4 children)

Fuck me, Google is doing something good.

[–] DannyMac 22 points 10 months ago

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

[–] [email protected] 13 points 10 months ago

They will fuck this up / drop it. History ensures this.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 10 months ago

They remembered their old moto for a split second.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months 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!"

[–] [email protected] 6 points 10 months ago

But... Methane is fossil fuel?