ESA’s Biomass Mission Marks a New Era for Forest Carbon Monitoring

The European Space Agency’s Biomass satellite, launched in April 2025, will revolutionise forest management by employing P-band radar technology to measure woody biomass accurately beneath dense canopies. This innovation aids in carbon stock assessments, enhances climate monitoring, and supports global conservation efforts and regulatory frameworks for carbon accounting.

Seeing a Changing Planet: The Role of Earth Observation in Climate Monitoring

Earth observation is vital for climate monitoring, utilizing satellites to track changes like glacier retreat and sea-level rise over long periods. By providing consistent, comprehensive data, satellite imagery complements ground observations, enhancing understanding of climate variables and trends. Future advancements will continue to improve the accuracy and frequency of measurements.

CNN Article: Global sea levels are rising faster and faster. It spells catastrophe for coastal towns and cities

Global sea levels are rising faster and faster. It spells catastrophe for coastal towns and cities This CNN article explains that global sea levels are rising faster than expected because large ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica are melting at an accelerating rate due to human-caused warming, adding increasing amounts of water to the oceans … Continue reading “CNN Article: Global sea levels are rising faster and faster. It spells catastrophe for coastal towns and cities”

New publication on the effectiveness of emissions taxes in reducing air pollution

How effective are emission taxes in reducing air pollution? A satellite-based case study for Spain Researchers from the IESE Business School of the University of Navara in Spain, the WHU–Otto Beisheim School of Management in Germany, the German Remote Sensing Data Center (DFD) of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Germany and our Earth Observation Research Cluster (EORC) of … Continue reading “New publication on the effectiveness of emissions taxes in reducing air pollution”

Stormy rains in the Sahara offer clues to past and future climate changes

Meteorological ingredients of heavy precipitation and subsequent lake-filling episodes in the north-western Sahara A new study recently published in Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, provides new insights into the meteorological processes responsible for the filling of a normally dry lake in the northwestern Sahara. The research offers a fresh perspective on past climate variations and … Continue reading “Stormy rains in the Sahara offer clues to past and future climate changes”

The marriage of remote sensing and AI in disaster monitoring

Integrating AI with Remote Sensing for Real-Time Disaster Monitoring and Rapid Response Research by Eniola Onatayo (2025) The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with remote sensing technologies presents a transformative approach to disaster monitoring and rapid response. As natural disasters become increasingly frequent and severe due to climate change, the need for effective real-time monitoring … Continue reading “The marriage of remote sensing and AI in disaster monitoring”

Remote Sensing and Snow Avalanches

Snow avalanches pose significant risks to lives and infrastructure in mountainous regions, especially as climate change alters snowfall and temperature patterns. This review delves into the transformative role of remote sensing technologies in understanding the factors that contribute to avalanche formation. By leveraging satellite data and advanced algorithms, we can enhance avalanche risk assessment and monitoring systems. Discover how these innovations can lead to improved disaster management and quicker response times, ultimately safeguarding communities in avalanche-prone areas. Explore the potential of emerging technologies to revolutionize our approach to avalanche forecasting and risk mitigation.