Topic
Climate change and resilience, conservation, forests, water and weather.
New geospatial data for Greater Sydney indicates overall stability in tree canopy cover, with notable gains in western suburbs due to urban greening programs. This detailed dataset, collected via aerial imagery, is now accessible on the NSW Government’s SEED portal for community and planning use.
Source: Spatial Source
Europe is experiencing its worst wildfire season on record, with over 250,000 hectares burned across EU states before peak summer. Satellite data from the Copernicus Earth observation program reveals a fire count more than double the historical average, highlighting the unprecedented scale of the…
Source: Tech Times
NASA's PACE satellite and other instruments are tracking the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt, which reached its second-highest abundance in June 2026. This floating algae, while vital in moderation, poses significant environmental and economic challenges when it inundates coastlines.
Source: NASA Science
Recent satellite data from the European Union Sentinel Satellite and NASA shows significant recovery in Texas lake levels after years of drought and recent flooding events. Canyon Lake is now 100% full, while Medina Lake has risen nearly 45 feet, demonstrating the impact of recent rainfall.
Source: Ksat
Virginia Tech researchers developed a satellite-based method using Landsat thermal infrared imagery to track how over 250 large US dams alter river temperatures. Their study revealed temperature differences in 71% of observations, with impacts varying by dam type and season.
Source: Ritzherald
Canadian wildfires in July 2026 caused widespread smoke plumes and hazardous air quality across North America. NASA's GEOS model, integrating satellite and ground data, tracked brown carbon emissions, highlighting the impact on public health and the environment.
Source: NASA Science
The European Space Agency's FLEX satellite has been unpacked at Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, commencing its final preparations for launch. This Earth Explorer mission will map vegetation fluorescence globally to assess plant health and environmental conditions.
Source: European Space Agency
A new NASA-funded study found that giant sequoias are nearly four times more likely to survive extreme wildfires in forests managed with prescribed burns. Utilizing lidar and high-resolution imagery, the research highlights the critical role of controlled burns in conserving these iconic trees and…
Source: NASA Science
The Sentinel-3C satellite, part of the EU's Copernicus Earth observation system, has been unpacked and integrated onto a dolly in French Guiana, preparing for its September launch. It will provide crucial data for real-time responses and long-term climate monitoring across various Earth surfaces.
Source: European Space Agency
ESA is inviting media representatives to Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana for the launch of the FLEX and Copernicus Sentinel-3C satellites on a Vega-C rocket. These missions will provide critical data on vegetation health, ocean parameters, and weather forecasting, contributing to Earth…
Source: European Space Agency