Methane is a major contributor to climate change, trapping more heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide. Yet, unlike CO₂, methane leaks often go undetected, escaping from oil and gas infrastructure without a trace.
That’s where cutting-edge laser technology comes in – offering a game-changing way to detect and eliminate these leaks.
New laser-based methane detection systems, such as those deployed in Wyoming and other energy-producing regions, use advanced spectroscopy to identify even the smallest methane leaks in real time. Mounted on aircraft, drones, and satellites, these sensors can scan large areas quickly, pinpointing problem spots that traditional methods might miss.
Stopping methane leaks isn’t just good for the planet, but also good for business. Companies lose billions annually from wasted gas. By plugging leaks, energy firms can capture and sell more methane, making environmental responsibility a profitable venture.
As this technology advances, more industries are looking to adopt laser-based methane detection – not just in oil and gas, but in agriculture and waste management, where methane emissions are also a major issue.
Within our .earth tribe, there are several .earth organizations covering the use of lasers to fight climate change:
- Viable.Earth: This member organization wrote an article on how lasers can offer a non-contact and secure labelling method by imprinting an image on the peel. Learn more here.
- Hidden.Earth: This article covers how mobile handheld 3DLaser scanning is being used to do cave surveying. Learn more here.
- Surf-Lab.Earth: This project introduces lasers to measure carbon dynamics accurately throughout the forest natural climate solutions lifecycle. Learn more here.
- Collaborative.Earth: This organization is using different instruments orbiting Earth to develop a sophisticated computer model that can forecast how quickly forests will regrow – and thus how rapidly they will suck carbon from the atmosphere. Learn more here.
Does your organization use lasers to help combat climate change? The .earth web domain is ideal for enhancing your brands and communicating your mission of creating a safer planet through platforms for social and environmental activism.
To learn more about the .earth domain, visit Voices.Earth. In addition, many organizations and individuals are sharing their voices about the benefits of a .earth domain in our Voices.Earth podcast series.
