NASA Night-light Imagery Tracks US Energy Transition, Global Volatility
13 Apr 2026, 14:31 GMT
Topic: Earth
Source URL: https://science.nasa.gov/earth/human-dimensions/earth-at-night/nasa-night-light-imagery-tracks-us-energy-transition-global-volatility/
New nighttime maps based on NASA satellite imagery are upending assumptions, revealing a world where artificial brightening and dimming have intensified over the past decade. The findings show intense flaring over major oil and gas fields in the United States, while factors such as rural electrification and energy conservation are changing how billions around the