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Methane Emissions from Australian Coal Mine

High Methane Emissions from Australian Coal Mine Detected Using Special Sensor from the University of Bremen

Methane emissions from a large open-cast coal mine in Australia are three to eight times higher than reported. This has been revealed in a study based on aircraft based measurements by the University of Bremen and Airborne Research Australia (ARA). It is the first time that precise data has been available.

Further Information:

UNEP IMEO
https://www.unep.org/resources/other-evaluation-reportsdocuments/coal-mine-methane-science-studies-road-map

Airborne Research Australia
https://www.airborneresearch.org.au/

Additional Photo and Video Material:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1__Zbb1265gat21JR7XN-p5nHNPDXa0VI

Institute of Environmental Physics, University of Bremen
https://www.iup.uni-bremen.de/eng/index.html

Contact:

Heinrich Bovensmann
Institute of Environmental Physics (IUP)
University of Bremen
Email: Heinrich.Bovensmann@uni-bremen.de

Jorg Hacker
Airborne Research Australia (ARA)
Email: Jorg.hacker@airborneresearch.org.au

University of Bremen press release

Photo:
Photo: Airborne Research Australia (ARA) research aircraft with the MAMAP2D-Light sensor from the University of Bremen in the external load container (front right), ready for the next measurement flight in the Bowen Basin, Queensland, Australia (© Sven Krautwurst, University of Bremen).