Google will use satellite data, AI, and its computing power to map methane emissions around the globe. The transparency marks a new era in climate accountability.

Google is making a map of methane leaks for the whole world to see::Google will use satellite data, AI, and its computing power to map methane emissions around the globe. The transparency marks a new era in climate accountability.

  • Null User ObjectEnglish
    17•9 months ago

    The partnership between Google and the Environmental Defense Fund

    I interpret that to mean that Google is getting paid for this work. They’re not doing it out of kindness.

    ETA: So, yes, PR BS.

    • @alpha_dog@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2•9 months ago

      It seems like media spin more than PR BS. The EDF should be the company being recognised as they appear to be accountable for the program and the article quotes the EDF directly.

      I expect google probably is better click bait.