How satellites can help us find and clean up methane super-polluters
Okeechobee and Orlando landfills are among those with the largest methane emissions, according to Carbon Mapper.
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We tracked illegal fishing in marine protected areas – satellites and AI show most bans are respected, and could help enforce future ones
Our global study found that areas where industrial fishing is banned are largely succeeding at preventing poaching.
Antarctic summer sea ice is at record lows. Here’s how it will harm the planet – and us
Antarctic sea ice is vital for the world’s climate and ecosystems.
Hurricane forecasters are losing 3 key satellites ahead of peak storm season − a meteorologist explains why it matters
The loss of satellite data, along with other cuts to data, funding and staffing, could put lives at risk.
Hurricane forecasts are more accurate than ever – NOAA funding cuts could change that, with a busy storm season coming
Cuts in staffing and threats to funding at NOAA are diminishing operations that forecasters rely on.
Thousands of satellites are due to burn up in the atmosphere every year – damaging the ozone layer and changing the climate
By 2030, the global satellite population is expected to exceed 60,000.
NOAA’s vast public weather data powers the local forecasts on your phone and TV – a private company alone couldn’t match it
NOAA is taxpayer funded, providing safety and security for everyone – not just those who can pay for it.
Video: How are sea levels measured?
This bite-sized video describes how satellites and tide gauges are used to measure sea levels.
Satellites power research on Earth’s challenges
University of Miami scientist Julius Dewald believes his research using satellite images to fight climate change holds great potential.