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FRI, 13 NOV · 80 ITEMS
"Satellites and ground observations reveal gas flaring in Ecuador's Amazon" — Science (AAAS) News · Humanitarian & Biosphere
This study, published in Environmental Research Letters, combines satellite imagery () with ground-level to map in Ecuador's Amazon. It reveals that despite a 2021 court order banning the practice, flaring has increased by 22% since then, with 198–252 active flare sites identified. The work underscores the enforcement gap between legal rulings and actual oil industry operations.
The claim is based on a peer-reviewed paper in Environmental Research Letters, a reputable journal, and is reported by Science (AAAS) News, which closely follows the primary source. The methodology uses both satellite data and field validation, making the findings robust. The provenance tier is primary source, so the claim is solid.
The study was published on November 11, 2026, making this genuinely new research.