How to quantify anthropogenic methane emissions with aircraft surveys

A comprehensive aircraft survey of onshore oil and gas infrastructure in British Columbia finds that methane emissions may be 1.7 times higher than the official inventory and introduces a framework for compiling measurement-led regional greenhouse gas emissions data.

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A comprehensive aircraft survey conducted in British Columbia reveals that methane emissions from onshore oil and gas infrastructure may be 1.7 times higher than the official inventory. The survey also presents a framework for compiling regional greenhouse gas emissions data based on measurements.