The Japanese government has launched the first satellite to monitor greenhouse gases worldwide. This tool will help scientists better ascertain where global warming emissions are coming from and how much is being absorbed by the oceans and forests. The U.S. will launch a similar orbiter next month. The Japanese satellite represents a huge step in getting such data on carbon dioxide and methane in the atmosphere, which is now compiled from scattered ground stations.
There are normally 100 observations every two weeks, but with the satellite, there be about one million. This enormous leap is an integral part of understanding greenhouse emissions and to see which countries are emitting more than others. Global warming is one of the most dire issues facing the international community, and Japan’s actions show that it is fully committed to reducing CO2.
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