Mapping the global fleet of floating oil and gas vessels known as FxOs may help us better understand the overall impact of these oftentimes overlooked structures.
From Homer’s “wine-dark sea” to Carson’s “hidden mysteries far greater than any we have solved,” the world’s oceans have served as a source of wonder, inspiration, and sustenance for humanity for millennia.
https://skytruth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Copy-of-Offshore_OG_Development_Vessel_v2.png10801920Christian Thomashttps://skytruth.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SkyTruth-Header-Logo-C.pngChristian Thomas2024-12-24 10:11:492025-01-02 10:10:22Expanding the Database of Vessels Engaged in Offshore Oil and Gas Production
Aerial LiDAR allows us to remotely assess the 3D structure of vegetation at a high level of detail and accuracy. This depth of analysis is especially valuable for places like Central Appalachia.
While LiDAR data coverage was previously limited to small areas, a recent increase in publicly available data makes it possible for us to map canopy height in 10-meter detail across 73 counties in Central Appalachia.
https://skytruth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/hobet_chm_final.png24803507Alana Lutzhttps://skytruth.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SkyTruth-Header-Logo-C.pngAlana Lutz2024-12-11 11:03:342024-12-17 16:06:11Extensive aerial LiDAR data enables canopy height mapping across the Central Appalachian mining region
When it comes to better understanding the impact of emissions from offshore oil and gas storage and production, there are several factors that must be accounted for.
On a hot Louisiana morning in 2021, the Diamond Gas Rose glided down a narrow channel between marshes and swamps toward one of the state’s newest liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals.
https://skytruth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Methane-at-Sea-Featured.png10241260Abhinav Krishnanhttps://skytruth.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SkyTruth-Header-Logo-C.pngAbhinav Krishnan2024-07-29 13:41:192024-10-10 12:02:39Measuring Marine Methane: Understanding the challenges of monitoring methane emissions from offshore gas production and transportation
I have long assumed that the carbon footprint associated with SkyTruth’s work is more than justified by the positive impacts that result from it. But recently I’ve been wondering, shouldn’t we be able to say what our carbon footprint is?
I’m the Sysadmin at SkyTruth, and I’m incredibly fortunate to get paid to continuously learn new things. Now I’m learning how we can measure SkyTruth’s carbon footprint.
Greece, Home of ‘Our Ocean Conference’ Which Started Yesterday, Had Highest Number of Slicks in Its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
A new report released yesterday at the Our Ocean Conference in Greece by SkyTruth identified 757 oil slicks covering 1.9 million hectares in the Mediterranean Sea between July 2020 – January 2024. Most of these slicks were discharged from vessels in transit. The data comes from our platform, Cerulean, the first free, digital tool that uses AI and satellite imagery to track ocean oil pollution and its potential culprits.
Open-Source Tool from SkyTruth and Bloomberg Ocean Initiative Aims to Make Global “30×30” Conservation Goal More Accessible, Transparent, and Actionable
Today at the Our Ocean Conference a new digital platform was unveiled, making it easier for anyone to track progress on protecting the ocean’s biodiversity. The “30×30 Progress Tracker” is the first free, public, interactive platform designed for the general public to see how well the world is doing on enhancing ocean protection globally in line with the goal of protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030 (“30×30”).
https://skytruth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/blog_featured_image.jpg23782378Kelly Franklinhttps://skytruth.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SkyTruth-Header-Logo-C.pngKelly Franklin2024-04-14 23:00:562024-05-02 11:10:40New Free, User-Friendly Platform for Tracking Marine Biodiversity Protection is Now Available Online
Expanding the Database of Vessels Engaged in Offshore Oil and Gas Production
/in Mountaintop Mining /by Christian ThomasMapping the global fleet of floating oil and gas vessels known as FxOs may help us better understand the overall impact of these oftentimes overlooked structures.
From Homer’s “wine-dark sea” to Carson’s “hidden mysteries far greater than any we have solved,” the world’s oceans have served as a source of wonder, inspiration, and sustenance for humanity for millennia.
Extensive aerial LiDAR data enables canopy height mapping across the Central Appalachian mining region
/in General /by Alana LutzAerial LiDAR allows us to remotely assess the 3D structure of vegetation at a high level of detail and accuracy. This depth of analysis is especially valuable for places like Central Appalachia.
While LiDAR data coverage was previously limited to small areas, a recent increase in publicly available data makes it possible for us to map canopy height in 10-meter detail across 73 counties in Central Appalachia.
Measuring Marine Methane: Understanding the challenges of monitoring methane emissions from offshore gas production and transportation
/in Natural Gas, Oil & Gas, Watchdog /by Abhinav KrishnanWhen it comes to better understanding the impact of emissions from offshore oil and gas storage and production, there are several factors that must be accounted for.
On a hot Louisiana morning in 2021, the Diamond Gas Rose glided down a narrow channel between marshes and swamps toward one of the state’s newest liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals.
Measuring SkyTruth’s Carbon Footprint
/in General /by Johnna ArmstrongI have long assumed that the carbon footprint associated with SkyTruth’s work is more than justified by the positive impacts that result from it. But recently I’ve been wondering, shouldn’t we be able to say what our carbon footprint is?
I’m the Sysadmin at SkyTruth, and I’m incredibly fortunate to get paid to continuously learn new things. Now I’m learning how we can measure SkyTruth’s carbon footprint.
SkyTruth’s New Report Finds 750+ Oil Slicks in Mediterranean Sea Revealing Chronic Pollution Problem
/in General /by Kelly FranklinGreece, Home of ‘Our Ocean Conference’ Which Started Yesterday, Had Highest Number of Slicks in Its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
A new report released yesterday at the Our Ocean Conference in Greece by SkyTruth identified 757 oil slicks covering 1.9 million hectares in the Mediterranean Sea between July 2020 – January 2024. Most of these slicks were discharged from vessels in transit. The data comes from our platform, Cerulean, the first free, digital tool that uses AI and satellite imagery to track ocean oil pollution and its potential culprits.
New Free, User-Friendly Platform for Tracking Marine Biodiversity Protection is Now Available Online
/in General /by Kelly FranklinOpen-Source Tool from SkyTruth and Bloomberg Ocean Initiative Aims to Make Global “30×30” Conservation Goal More Accessible, Transparent, and Actionable
Today at the Our Ocean Conference a new digital platform was unveiled, making it easier for anyone to track progress on protecting the ocean’s biodiversity. The “30×30 Progress Tracker” is the first free, public, interactive platform designed for the general public to see how well the world is doing on enhancing ocean protection globally in line with the goal of protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030 (“30×30”).