Methane leaks from oil and gas operations are a big problem for climate. Solutions are coming.
Over the 162 years since the world’s first commercial oil well was drilled in Pennsylvania, a vast network of oil and gas wells, pipelines, pumping stations, storage tanks, refineries, and distribution lines has been built. And this network — including the modern pieces — is riddled with leaks. That’s a big problem, because methane in the air absorbs heat from the sun, warming up our atmosphere.
With a little help from friends, intern Cameron Reaves developed a user-friendly dashboard for SkyTruth’s Colorado River Basin work.
During an all-staff meeting in February, Cameron listened to SkyTruth’s Technical Program Director Ry Covington present his work on mapping vegetation in the Colorado River Basin. He knew he wanted to be involved. So he reached out to Ry and asked if he could help build the visualization dashboard for this data.
https://i1.wp.com/skytruth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ndvi-featured.png?fit=640%2C423&ssl=1423640Cameron Reaveshttps://skytruth.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SkyTruth-Header-Logo-C.pngCameron Reaves2021-04-13 19:03:172021-04-13 19:03:17Making land use metrics user friendly
My conversation with astronaut, teacher, and SkyTruth board member Barbara Morgan stretched to two and a half hours, yet just scratched the surface of her remarkable experiences and perspective. Here’s a taste of what she shared and how SkyTruth helps her continue following her passions.
“I learned a lot.” That’s a common refrain from teacher, astronaut, and SkyTruth board member Barbara Morgan as she talks about her time with NASA.
https://i2.wp.com/skytruth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/robotics-featured-s118e07109_-1.jpg?fit=640%2C424&ssl=1424640Amy Mathewshttps://skytruth.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SkyTruth-Header-Logo-C.pngAmy Mathews2021-04-07 10:16:372021-04-15 13:10:00Learning together – from space
Citizen activist Jan Milburn relies on SkyTruth Alerts to challenge fracking in her community.
When it all started 10 years ago, Jan Milburn knew she didn’t want hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in her rural Pennsylvania community. With SkyTruth Alerts, Milburn receives notices any time a new permit for a well or a violation at an existing well occurs in her community or adjacent communities.
SkyTruth is developing tools to help land managers measure the impact of restoration activities from space.
SkyTruth just wrapped up the first year of a project to map vegetation trends along the Colorado River, so it seems like a good time to share some of the exciting progress we’ve made so far.
https://i0.wp.com/skytruth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/NPSandStJudesemployees.jpeg?fit=640%2C423&ssl=1423640Ry Covingtonhttps://skytruth.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SkyTruth-Header-Logo-C.pngRy Covington2021-03-01 17:10:432021-03-01 17:10:43Mapping vegetation trends along the Colorado River – what’s on the horizon
Cameron believes the democratization of data can improve people’s lives and help protect the planet. At SkyTruth, he’s advancing projects to do just that.
When Cameron discovered the SkyTruth remote internship on a “tech for good” job board, he realized that Skytruth was a perfect fit.
https://i2.wp.com/skytruth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/header-photo.png?fit=640%2C423&ssl=1423640Cameron Reaveshttps://skytruth.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SkyTruth-Header-Logo-C.pngCameron Reaves2021-02-24 19:08:212021-02-25 12:38:15Intern Cameron Reaves is pursuing his passions while learning new skills at SkyTruth
The trouble with methane
/in Climate, Flaring, Methane, Watchdog /by John AmosMethane leaks from oil and gas operations are a big problem for climate. Solutions are coming.
Over the 162 years since the world’s first commercial oil well was drilled in Pennsylvania, a vast network of oil and gas wells, pipelines, pumping stations, storage tanks, refineries, and distribution lines has been built. And this network — including the modern pieces — is riddled with leaks. That’s a big problem, because methane in the air absorbs heat from the sun, warming up our atmosphere.
Making land use metrics user friendly
/in Internship, Protected Area Monitoring, Public Lands /by Cameron ReavesWith a little help from friends, intern Cameron Reaves developed a user-friendly dashboard for SkyTruth’s Colorado River Basin work.
During an all-staff meeting in February, Cameron listened to SkyTruth’s Technical Program Director Ry Covington present his work on mapping vegetation in the Colorado River Basin. He knew he wanted to be involved. So he reached out to Ry and asked if he could help build the visualization dashboard for this data.
Learning together – from space
/in Team /by Amy MathewsMy conversation with astronaut, teacher, and SkyTruth board member Barbara Morgan stretched to two and a half hours, yet just scratched the surface of her remarkable experiences and perspective. Here’s a taste of what she shared and how SkyTruth helps her continue following her passions.
“I learned a lot.” That’s a common refrain from teacher, astronaut, and SkyTruth board member Barbara Morgan as she talks about her time with NASA.
Fighting fracking with SkyTruth Alerts
/in Alerts, Hydraulic Fracturing, Oil & Gas /by Amy MathewsCitizen activist Jan Milburn relies on SkyTruth Alerts to challenge fracking in her community.
When it all started 10 years ago, Jan Milburn knew she didn’t want hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in her rural Pennsylvania community. With SkyTruth Alerts, Milburn receives notices any time a new permit for a well or a violation at an existing well occurs in her community or adjacent communities.
Mapping vegetation trends along the Colorado River – what’s on the horizon
/in Biodiversity, Protected Area Monitoring /by Ry CovingtonSkyTruth is developing tools to help land managers measure the impact of restoration activities from space.
SkyTruth just wrapped up the first year of a project to map vegetation trends along the Colorado River, so it seems like a good time to share some of the exciting progress we’ve made so far.
Intern Cameron Reaves is pursuing his passions while learning new skills at SkyTruth
/in Bilge Dumping, Internship /by Cameron ReavesCameron believes the democratization of data can improve people’s lives and help protect the planet. At SkyTruth, he’s advancing projects to do just that.
When Cameron discovered the SkyTruth remote internship on a “tech for good” job board, he realized that Skytruth was a perfect fit.