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The Methane AI That Actually Works · 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% of confirmed methane detections before expert review, helping mitigate an estimated 1.2 million tonnes. Yet 88% 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.