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Climate change plays an increasing role in the global decline of biodiversity—the variety of life on Earth....
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This Earth Day, join us in person and online to see how our fleet of satellites, our...
Ireland’s new Marine Protected Area legislation: the journey so far
Published by admin on April 12, 2023April 12, 2023“We support the principles and ambition of the EU Biodiversity Strategy and will develop comprehensive legislation...
Scientists Use NASA Satellite Data to Determine Belize Coral Reef Risk
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Researchers created a toolkit for determining the clarity and surface temperature of coastal waters. The data is freely accessible data and can help...
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NASA has been working to better understand our home planet from the unique vantage point of space since the first TIROS satellites launched in...
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Planes, Shipping Lanes, and Automobiles: Surprising Ways Climate Change Can Affect Transportation
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The effects of global climate change are broad and impact everyone, as well as Earth’s natural systems.
Much has been...
NASA Uses 30-Year Satellite Record to Track and Project Rising Seas
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Observations from space show that the rate of sea level rise is increasing. Knowing where and how much rise is happening can help...
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NASA Space Mission Takes Stock of Carbon Dioxide Emissions by Countries
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A pilot project has estimated emissions and removals of carbon dioxide in individual nations using satellite measurements.
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