Tag: satellite_methane_program

Newsom Touts Second Methane-Detecting Satellite as Trump Moves to Weaken Federal Methane Rules

27 Oct 2026 7:35 p.m. · Source: California Governors Office

California launches Tanager-2 methane satellite as the Trump administration signals plans to scrap federal "super-emitter" protections; state program has helped stop 50 major leaks so far.

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