Examples of methane detected and quantified by Carbon Mapper using data from Planet's Tanager-1 satellite. From left to right: Methane plumes from oil and gas, waste, and agriculture facilities and processes were observed across the State of California. Data can be publicly accessed at data.carbonmapper.org.

Under the $95 million contract, Carbon Mapper will process and disseminate data gathered by Planet Tanager hyperspectral-imaging satellites.

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Debra Werner is a correspondent for SpaceNews based in San Francisco. Debra earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of California, Berkeley, and a master’s degree in Journalism from Northwestern University. She is a recipient...