TED: Tracking the whole world's carbon emissions -- with satellites and AI | Gavin McCormick

The video discusses the challenges of tracking emissions from human activities and the need for better tools to measure them accurately. It highlights the limitations of current methods, which rely on self-reporting by polluters, and introduces innovative techniques using AI and satellite imagery. The Climate Trace initiative aims to provide real-time, transparent data on emissions globally, fostering trust and collaboration among countries. The video emphasizes the importance of transparency in climate agreements and outlines future plans to enhance emission visibility.

What role do satellite images play in monitoring emissions?

What is the purpose of the Climate Trace database?

How does transparency in emissions data contribute to climate agreements?

What future developments are planned for Climate Trace to enhance emissions tracking?