Airborne surveys have been launched in Chile to detect sources of methane by Carbon Mapper, a California based nonprofit. This survey aims to point sources that potentially emit disproportionately high volumes of methane and therefore offer important mitigation opportunities. This survey kicks off a broader initiative to conduct airborne methane surveys in the Latin American region over the coming months. “Chile will be the first country in Latin America to carry out such comprehensive aircraft measurements of methane emissions. Doing so will support increased ambition to mitigate these climate-altering emissions,” said Marcelo Mena, CEO of Global Methane Hub. “The data from the survey will help us take action directly in sectors like waste management and energy infrastructure to reduce emissions and support community health and equity in Chile and set a model for the greater region.”
