Topic
Climate change and resilience, conservation, forests, water and weather.
A geography expert from Bayero University Kano advocates for journalists to adopt Earth Observation technology for early warning climate and disaster reporting. This shift from reactive coverage aims to save lives and reduce property losses by providing timely, evidence-based information to…
Source: Environewsnigeria
Bayero University, Kano (BUK), and the European Space Agency (ESA) collaborated to train Nigerian journalists on using Earth Observation technologies for climate change and environmental reporting. The workshop aimed to enhance data-driven journalism, focusing on local environmental challenges…
Source: Leadership
Landsat 9 imagery reveals striking alluvial fans on Severny Island in the Russian Arctic, formed by sediment-laden meltwater from glaciers. These features offer insights into the island's topography and the impact of glacial melting in a warming climate.
Source: NASA Science
Engineers are transforming satellite data into practical solutions for diverse sectors, including agriculture, urban development, and mining. This includes specialized analyses like assessing tea suitability in the face of climate change.
Source: The New Times (Rwanda)
Over 200 rivers in Alaska's Brooks Range are turning orange due to thawing permafrost, a rapid change observed within the last decade. Scientists are using satellite imagery and ground surveys to investigate this widespread discoloration and its potential impacts on water quality and aquatic…
Source: NASA Science
Nigeria's NiMet and NASRDA have reinforced their partnership to enhance earth system observations for national socioeconomic development. The collaboration aims to leverage meteorological data, AI, and potentially a new meteorological satellite to drive sustainable development and climate…
Source: Independent Nigeria
Super Typhoon Bavi struck the U.S. Northern Mariana Islands and Guam in July 2026 with peak intensity, bringing destructive winds and torrential rain. NASA's NOAA-20 satellite captured a stunning nighttime image of the typhoon's eye, revealing its power and potential climate links.
Source: NASA Science
Western Australia has allocated $6.5 million to advance its homegrown satellite program, Binar, and remote operations technology through the AROSE consortium. The Binar program, led by Curtin University, is developing CubeSats, including Binar-7 which will test a multispectral imaging system for…
Source: Spatial Source
Scientists utilized satellite data from Landsat and Sentinel-2 to investigate cyanobacteria blooms in Colorado's Blue Mesa Reservoir. Research identified a clear link between low water levels, warm temperatures, and the proliferation of these potentially toxic algal blooms, enhancing monitoring…
Source: NASA Science
China and Europe are increasingly combining their mature Earth observation capabilities and scientific expertise to support environmental protection and the green transition. This collaboration, fostered by programs like Dragon, builds trust and shifts towards practical applications of satellite…
Source: The Express Tribune