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The Methane AI That Actually Works—And The Industry That Won't Respond

UNEP's Methane Alert and Response System has processed over 1.3 million satellite observations since 2023, with AI models correctly flagging 80–85 per cent of confirmed methane detections before expert review — helping mitigate an estimated 1.2 million tonnes. Yet 88 per cent of MARS alerts still go unaddressed. The constraint is no longer algorithmic; it is the choice, made repeatedly by governments and operators, about which risks merit a response.