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Podcast: In-Orbit
Episode: Outer Orbit: The Critical Role of Space-Based Methane Monitoring
Description: Are we finally equipping ourselves with the right tools to tackle the climate crisis’s most potent challenge? This bonus episode dives into the crucial role of methane, a gas whose warming potential is 80 times greater than CO2​ over a 20-year period, making it a powerful lever for immediate climate action. Host Dallas Campbell is joined by Charlotte Massey of the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) to explore how space technology is transforming the fight against emissions. Charlotte explains how NPL’s measurement science (metrology) ensures the quality and traceability of satellite-derived data, making it fit for purp...