Can we trust countries to report their own carbon footprints accurately?
In short: Most global greenhouse gas data relies on self-reporting, which can be manipulated or simply incorrect. This video explores how a high-tech coalition is using satellites and AI to create an independent, real-time map of the world's emissions.
Gavin McCormick introduces Climate TRACE, a global initiative designed to bypass unreliable manual reporting by monitoring pollution as it happens. By synthesizing satellite imagery with big data and artificial intelligence, the project aims to identify specific polluters transparently.
The goal is to provide a free tool that matches the scale of the climate crisis, offering a way to hold nations and corporations accountable through objective, real-time verification.
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