Carbon Sense

In this episode, Dr. Sean Crowell interviews Dr. Caroline Alden, the Chief Science Officer of Long Path. Long Path is an advanced methane monitoring startup with a simple goal: provide continuous monitoring of upstream oil & gas facilities to improve operations and lower methane emissions. They accomplish this goal using a high precision laser absorption spectrometer to create a "laser fe...

Summary In this episode, Sean Crowell interviews Dr. Kelsey Bilsback from PSE Healthy Energy, focusing on the intersection of air quality, health, and energy policy. Kelsey shares her journey from studying particle physics at CERN to her current role in air quality modeling, emphasizing the importance of understanding the health impacts of energy use, particularly in the oil and gas sector. The co...

In this conversation, Sean Crowell and Pete Roos discuss the innovative technologies developed by Bridger Photonics for measuring greenhouse gas emissions, particularly methane. They explore the power of LiDAR technology, the importance of accurate measurements, and the company's mission to simplify emissions reduction for the oil and gas industry. The discussion also touches on the significan...

In this conversation, Tia Scarpelli discusses her journey in climate research, focusing on methane emissions from landfills and the complexities of solid waste management. She highlights the importance of understanding methane generation, the role of remote sensing in emission detection, and the challenges of measuring emissions accurately. The discussion also covers mitigation strategies for land...

In this conversation, Sean Crowell interviews Aitor Morinigo, CEO of Satlantis, about the company's innovative approach to remote sensing and methane detection. Aitor shares his background in mechanical engineering and his journey from working in large corporations to leading a startup focused on satellite technology. The discussion covers the evolution of Satlantis, its partnerships with companie...

In this episode, Sean leads us on a journey through the history of the Orbiting Carbon Observatory missions and the scientists whose work has utilized the data to find key insights about the natural and human-influenced carbon cycle. This episode is being released due to the status of these missions being "on the chopping block" in the proposed NASA budget for 2026 by the Trump administration. Key...

How do you detect methane leaks from space? And once you do - what comes next? In this episode, Dr. Ilse Aben shares the story of TROPOMI, the Dutch-led satellite instrument that scans the Earth daily for greenhouse gases. We explore how column measurements are turned into emissions, the power of'tip-and-cue' collaboration with commercial satellites, and how UN-backed systems are turning satellite...

Summary This conversation delves into the insights from the EO Summit, focusing on greenhouse gas monitoring and pipeline methane emissions. It highlights the advancements in Earth observation technology, the importance of data integration, and the challenges faced in monitoring emissions effectively. The discussion emphasizes the need for trust in data, the role of incentives in emissions reducti...

In this conversation, Dr. Heather Couture discusses her work with Climate TRACE, focusing on the use of AI and satellite data to estimate CO2 emissions from power plants. She explains the importance of granular data for individual power plants, the challenges of estimating emissions accurately, and the need for collaboration in improving emission monitoring techniques. The discussion covers variou...

In this conversation, Sean Crowell and Aaron Davitt of WattTime discuss the intersection of climate data, remote sensing, and emission tracking. Aaron introduces the Climate Trace Coalition, which was founded by Watt Time and former US Vice President Al Gore to create comprehensive greenhouse gas emission inventories. Unlike the previous discussions of GHG remote sensing, this discussion highlight...

In this conversation, Aravind Ravichandran of TerraWatch, an industry insider for Earth Observation (EO), discusses the economic and public aspects of the industry, including challenges and opportunities. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the role of both government and commercial sectors in EO, the investment trends in satellite technologies, and the need for better data platforms and...

This conversation delves into the ambitious GeoCARB project, which aimed to revolutionize carbon monitoring from space. Sean Crowell discusses the project's inception, technical achievements, and the challenges faced, including budget constraints and competition from international efforts. Despite the cancellation of the mission, the validated instrument remains ready for potential future opportun...

In this conversation, Dr. Sean Crowell interviews Yasjka Meijer about the advancements in remote sensing technology and its application in monitoring greenhouse gases. They discuss the importance of satellite data, the role of the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Copernicus program, and the challenges faced in accurately measuring CO2 and methane emissions. Yashka shares insights from his caree...

In this conversation, Sean Crowell interviews J-F Gauthier, Vice President of GHGSat, about the company's mission to monitor greenhouse gas emissions using satellite technology. J-F shares his unique journey into the field of remote sensing, the evolution of GHGSat, and the challenges faced by commercial entities in this space. The discussion covers the importance of accurate emission detection, c...

In this conversation, Sean Crowell and Dan Cusworth discuss the development and impact of CarbonMapper, a technology aimed at mitigating methane emissions through advanced remote sensing techniques. They explore the technological innovations that enable CarbonMapper, the importance of data transparency, and the collaboration with industry to address emissions. The conversation also touches on regu...

In this episode, Dr. Sean Crowell goes it alone to help boil down the first few episodes and give a high level summary on the fundamentals of carbon emissions and how we measure them from space.

In this conversation, Dr. Sean Crowell and Dr. David Crisp delve into the intricate interactions of light with matter, focusing on the principles of absorption, transmission, and reflection of photons. They explore the challenges of measuring greenhouse gases, the importance of accuracy and precision in remote sensing instruments, and the role of satellites in monitoring emissions. The discussion...

In this episode, Dr. David Crisp shares his remarkable journey from studying planetary atmospheres to leading the development of the Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO). He discusses the challenges faced during the mission, the importance of international collaboration in climate monitoring, and the advancements in remote sensing technology for measuring greenhouse gases. Dr. Crisp emphasizes the si...

 In this inaugural episode of Carbon Sense , host Sean Crowell welcomes atmospheric science expert Dr. Scott Denning , retired professor from Colorado State University and a pioneer in climate modeling. Together, they dive deep into the intricacies of carbon dioxide, methane, and the critical role they play in climate change. Dr. Denning explains the science behind the carbon cycle and how human a...

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