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routerg0d t1_is3vwz9 wrote

Reply to comment by raulbloodwurth in Methane Emissions From Oil and Gas Wells Are Much Higher Than Thought, Study Shows by raulbloodwurth

We would of known that over a decade ago but the satellite that would detect it blew up on launch. Coincidence?

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Not_a_N_Korean_Spy t1_is4ymg0 wrote

It is true that the NASA launch of the 2009 satellite failed and with these things it is easy to suspect sabotage (fossil fuel companies have immense power). But there are plenty other greenhouse gases observing satellites (like the Japanese GOSAT from 2009, full list here).

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