Al Gore Launches Global Satellite System to Track Deadly Soot Pollution Across 2,500 Cities
Summary
Al Gore launches massive satellite surveillance system using 300 satellites and AI to track deadly soot pollution across 2,500 cities worldwide, identifying nearly 140,000 pollution sources including thousands of 'super emitters' that kill millions annually.
Key Points
- Al Gore expands Climate TRACE system to track deadly soot pollution sources using 300 satellites, 30,000 ground sensors, and AI technology across 2,500 cities worldwide
- The system identifies 137,095 sources of particle pollution including 3,937 'super emitters,' with plans to provide daily tracking data for weather apps within a year
- Karachi, Pakistan tops the list for most people exposed to soot pollution, followed by Guangzhou, Seoul, New York City, and Dhaka, as particle pollution kills millions globally each year