Miles To Go

Episode 37: The Hunt for Methane Leaks - with Melissa Ostroff


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In this episode of Miles to Go, we delve into the invisible world of methane leaks with environmental advocate Melissa Ostroff. Armed with a thermal imaging camera, Melissa tracks methane emissions from century-old oil wells in Pennsylvania's Allegheny National Forest to the streets of Philadelphia. Methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, is responsible for 30% of global warming, yet it often escapes detection due to insufficient monitoring and outdated infrastructure.

Join Miles O'Brien as he follows Melissa's journey, uncovering the surprising scale of methane leaks—from abandoned wells to her own basement. This eye-opening discussion reveals the hidden dangers of our reliance on natural gas and highlights the urgent need for better policies and technologies to address these emissions. Don't miss this compelling exploration of a problem hiding in plain sight.

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