Aemon Malone is a Senior Software Engineer at SkyTruth, leading development for Cerulean
His path to environmental tech wound through cybersecurity boardrooms and NPR’s overnight newsroom before a chance airport book purchase changed everything.
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Combining AI detection with expert validation to provide greater clarity on sources most likely responsible
We launched Cerulean to put the power of satellite-based pollution monitoring directly into the hands of journalists, NGOs, scientists, and watchdogs worldwide, allowing, anyone, anywhere to monitor oil pollution in the ocean and their potential sources. With Verified Slicks, users can now request expert human review of any slick detection or source association from the Cerulean platform.
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How POLITICO Used Cerulean to Expose Oil Pollution from Sanctioned Tankers
A new investigation by POLITICO and SourceMaterial using SkyTruth’s Cerulean oil slick monitoring platform found that at least five sanctioned Russian tankers have continued operating in European waters after leaving oil slicks behind. The investigation is one of the first to directly link environmental damage from the “shadow fleet” to visible pollution at sea.
The LNG industry claims it’s better for the environment than other fossil fuels, but is that true?
SkyTruth set out to make data about the Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) supply chain publicly accessible and to track the industry’s rapid growth. LNG has been touted as the clean alternative to other energy sources, and we aim to put that claim to the test.
https://skytruth.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/lng_post_FEAT.jpg10241240Suzy Stillmanhttps://skytruth.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SkyTruth-Header-Logo-C.pngSuzy Stillman2025-09-22 08:59:172025-11-05 10:59:43Tracking the environmental footprint of the offshore LNG industry
Will Lytle is a Senior Software Engineer at SkyTruth, where he transforms complex environmental data into accessible web applications.
But his path to tech was anything but conventional — involving 13 years guiding students through the Grand Canyon, endangered fish research, and a pandemic-era career pivot. We sat down with Will to learn about his unique journey and current work at SkyTruth.
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As countries worldwide rally to protect 30% of land by 2030, the question isn’t just how much land is protected, but how well it’s protected.
Are these “protected” areas truly shielding ecosystems from human pressures, or are they just “paper parks” — protected in name only, without real enforcement or ecological impact?
From Overnight Radio Shifts to Ocean Conservation — A Q&A with Aemon Malone
/in Cerulean, Team /by SkyTruth TeamAemon Malone is a Senior Software Engineer at SkyTruth, leading development for Cerulean
His path to environmental tech wound through cybersecurity boardrooms and NPR’s overnight newsroom before a chance airport book purchase changed everything.
Verified Slicks: Building Trust at the Intersection of AI and Human Expertise
/in Bilge Dumping, Cerulean /by SkyTruth TeamCombining AI detection with expert validation to provide greater clarity on sources most likely responsible
We launched Cerulean to put the power of satellite-based pollution monitoring directly into the hands of journalists, NGOs, scientists, and watchdogs worldwide, allowing, anyone, anywhere to monitor oil pollution in the ocean and their potential sources. With Verified Slicks, users can now request expert human review of any slick detection or source association from the Cerulean platform.
New in Cerulean: Tracking Oil Pollution from Sanctioned Tankers
/in Bilge Dumping, Cerulean /by SkyTruth TeamHow POLITICO Used Cerulean to Expose Oil Pollution from Sanctioned Tankers
A new investigation by POLITICO and SourceMaterial using SkyTruth’s Cerulean oil slick monitoring platform found that at least five sanctioned Russian tankers have continued operating in European waters after leaving oil slicks behind. The investigation is one of the first to directly link environmental damage from the “shadow fleet” to visible pollution at sea.
Tracking the environmental footprint of the offshore LNG industry
/in Climate, LNG /by Suzy StillmanThe LNG industry claims it’s better for the environment than other fossil fuels, but is that true?
SkyTruth set out to make data about the Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) supply chain publicly accessible and to track the industry’s rapid growth. LNG has been touted as the clean alternative to other energy sources, and we aim to put that claim to the test.
From River Guide to Software Engineer – A Q&A with Will Lytle
/in Team /by Will LytleWill Lytle is a Senior Software Engineer at SkyTruth, where he transforms complex environmental data into accessible web applications.
But his path to tech was anything but conventional — involving 13 years guiding students through the Grand Canyon, endangered fish research, and a pandemic-era career pivot. We sat down with Will to learn about his unique journey and current work at SkyTruth.
Terrestrial Protected Area Effectiveness: Measuring What Matters
/in Protected Area Monitoring /by Suzy Stillman, Christian Thomas and Alana LutzAs countries worldwide rally to protect 30% of land by 2030, the question isn’t just how much land is protected, but how well it’s protected.
Are these “protected” areas truly shielding ecosystems from human pressures, or are they just “paper parks” — protected in name only, without real enforcement or ecological impact?