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.
Sounds good for the world. Curious to know what else is being captured.
Yep, with Google it’s 10% good and 90% evil profits.
“we can hide your leak for a modest subscription fee”, probably
Let’s not delude ourselves. Google is totally getting something out of this. Not sure if they just want some good press for a change or if it’s something else though.
The supposition currently is Russia is a huge emitter, especially Siberia as the permafrost melts.
These positive feedback mechanisms are the sleeping giant.
It will be very useful to track this over time.
Fuck me, Google is doing something good.
They will fuck this up / drop it. History ensures this.
They realized that biosphere collapse wouldn’t be profitable in the long run.
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The partnership between Google and the Environmental Defense Fund
I interpret that to mean that Google is getting paid for this work. They’re not doing it out of kindness.
ETA: So, yes, PR BS.