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Mitti Labs’ space-led bet to tackle methane emissions in India’s rice fields

Sai Keerthi

March 18, 2026 | 7 Min Read

Mitti Labs’ space-led bet to tackle methane emissions in India’s rice fields

March 18, 2026 | 7 Min Read

Paddy cultivation accounts for a significant share of global methane emissions. US-based Mitti Labs is combining farming practices with satellite monitoring to cut emissions in India’s rice fields, turning them into tradable carbon credits.

Satellites orbiting the Earth are treasure troves of data. They can monitor ocean currents, track disasters, monitor climate change, and even water levels and soil moisture. A US-based company is tapping into this data to address the challenge of climate change.

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