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Europe news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

From the nighttime lights of the rich to the blackouts caused by crises, this is how satellites capture the heartbeat of society'

Light pollution is increasing globally, but some regions are experiencing a decrease due to crises or effective environmental policies.
Venture
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
2 weeks ago

Climate-tech startup Satellites on Fire has raised $2.7M

Satellites on Fire, an Argentine startup, has developed an AI platform that detects wildfires faster than NASA's FIRMS system, raising $2.7 million in seed funding.
Environment
fromMail Online
6 months ago

World's coastal settlements moving inland to avoid rising sea levels

Many coastal settlements worldwide are retreating inland as wealthier communities relocate to avoid flooding, storms, erosion, and sea-level rise while poorer regions remain exposed.
Startup companies
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
7 months ago

European space tech has data to sell - but where are the buyers?

Europe's space sector expands rapidly but struggles to commercialize Earth-observation data, requiring greater cross-sector cooperation and clearer value propositions to reach customers.
fromMail Online
7 months ago

Scientists baffled to discover a SLOWDOWN in melting of Arctic ice

Scientists have been left baffled after discovering that the melting of sea ice in the Arctic is actually slowing down. Despite rising temperatures, an analysis by experts from the University of Exeter has revealed that the Arctic has been melting at a slower rate for the past 20 years. From 1979 to 2024, ice was lost from the Arctic at a rate of 2.9 million cubic kilometres of ice per decade.
Environment
#hurricane-forecasting
Science
fromTheregister
9 months ago

Security behind decision to end DoD's satellite data sharing

The US defense department is terminating a satellite service to mitigate cybersecurity risks.
#hurricanes
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Tracking sea ice is early warning system' for global heating - but US halt to data sharing will make it harder, scientists warn

Loss of US satellite data processing will hinder tracking of Antarctic sea ice changes.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
9 months ago

Hurricane season is here and meteorologists are losing a vital tool for forecasting them

The termination of the SSMIS service, a vital tool for hurricane monitoring, could disrupt accurate forecasts due to the lack of comprehensive data it provides.
Public health
fromMail Online
9 months ago

60m Americans at risk as major safety system is cut ahead of hurricane

James Franklin, retired National Hurricane Center branch chief, told NewsNation: 'There are going to be cases this year when certain warnings are delayed because of this.'
US politics
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
9 months ago

Satellite data to drive innovation in UK public services | Computer Weekly

The UK Space Agency has funded five projects to utilize satellite data for enhancing public services, with an emphasis on safety and efficiency.
Marketing tech
fromWIRED
9 months ago

Google Wants to Get Better at Spotting Wildfires From Space

Technology enhances decision-making in wildfire management but challenges remain in data accessibility and consistency.
Canada news
fromFast Company
10 months ago

Canada's wildfire season is off to a destructive start. This satellite data shows just how bad

Canada is experiencing a severe wildfire season, with record high hot spot detections and burn areas due to climate conditions.
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