""Reservoirs constitute an important source of methane," said John Harrison, a professor at Washington State University's School of the Environment who studies the greenhouse gases that reservoirs emit."
""You can't have such a potent greenhouse gas just going unaccounted for," she said, referring to the methane emissions from reservoirs as a 'blind spot' in California's climate goals."
Methane emissions from reservoirs, a lesser-known source, are not monitored in California. Environmental groups are urging regulators to assess these emissions. Experts emphasize that tracking methane from reservoirs is crucial for informed hydropower decisions and enhancing California's climate leadership. The California Air Resources Board oversees pollutant regulation and aims to reduce methane emissions by 40% by 2030. The complexity of estimating methane from reservoirs poses challenges compared to other sources, highlighting the need for better monitoring and accountability.
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