#environmental-monitoring
#environmental-monitoring

Data science

Researchers seek to expand citizen scientist' testing of UK river quality

Citizen science initiatives in river water testing are crucial for enhancing monitoring and addressing pollution issues effectively.

fromwww.npr.org

1 month ago

US news

In Key West, testing shows cruise ships stir up as much sediment as a hurricane

Key West maintains a challenging relationship with cruise ships due to environmental impacts, particularly concerning water turbidity levels.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Data science

Researchers seek to expand citizen scientist' testing of UK river quality

Citizen science initiatives in river water testing are crucial for enhancing monitoring and addressing pollution issues effectively.

What You Should Know About Visiting National Parks Right Now | KQED

National park layoffs threaten visitor safety and the monitoring of ecosystem health.

#soft-robotics

Artificial intelligence

2 months ago

A miniature swimming robot inspired by marine flatworms

Engineers have created a silent, flexible swimming robot modeled after marine flatworms, advancing ecological research and water quality monitoring.

Science

Breakthrough in soft robotics: First toroidal micro-robot to swim autonomously in viscous liquids

The new micro-robot can navigate viscous liquids autonomously, enabling potential applications in medicine and environmental monitoring.

Artificial intelligence

2 months ago

A miniature swimming robot inspired by marine flatworms

Engineers have created a silent, flexible swimming robot modeled after marine flatworms, advancing ecological research and water quality monitoring.

Science

Breakthrough in soft robotics: First toroidal micro-robot to swim autonomously in viscous liquids

The new micro-robot can navigate viscous liquids autonomously, enabling potential applications in medicine and environmental monitoring.

more#soft-robotics

fromFlowingData

Business intelligence

Palisades fire, seen from above

The Sentinel-2 satellite provided a timely image of the Palisades fire, highlighting its early development and the impact of wind.

#methane-emissions

fromWIRED

OMG science

Satellites Can Now Identify Methane 'Super-Emitters'

The launch of MethaneSAT and Carbon Mapper enhances efforts to monitor and reduce global methane emissions from super-emitters.

fromNature

5 months ago

OMG science

Tracking methane super-emitters from space

Satellite technology enables the detection and monitoring of methane leaks, vital for climate change mitigation.

fromWIRED

Satellites Can Now Identify Methane 'Super-Emitters'

The launch of MethaneSAT and Carbon Mapper enhances efforts to monitor and reduce global methane emissions from super-emitters.

fromsubscriber.politicopro.com

fromNature

5 months ago

Tracking methane super-emitters from space

Satellite technology enables the detection and monitoring of methane leaks, vital for climate change mitigation.

more#methane-emissions

Business

fromAlleywatch

5 months ago

Andium Raises $21.7M Series B to Scale AI-Powered Industrial Field Monitoring Platform

Andium's AI-powered monitoring effectively reduces greenhouse gas emissions while reducing operational costs for energy and industrial sectors.

#satellite-technology

Science

New Satellite Will Track Methane Super Emitters

The Tanager-1 satellite enhances global efforts to identify greenhouse gas super emitters, enabling targeted climate action.

fromMail Online

Privacy professionals

Britain launches military satellite to keep an eye on nation's enemies

The UK military's Tyche satellite enhances intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities while supporting environmental monitoring.

Science

This methane-hunting satellite launches into space today

The Carbon Mapper Coalition's Tanager-1 satellite will help detect methane leaks from space, crucial for addressing climate change.

fromTechCrunch

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Miscellaneous

OroraTech's space-based wildfire detection brings in $25M to put more imaging satellites in orbit | TechCrunch

OroraTech is enhancing wildfire detection and tracking using space-based technology by launching multiple satellites for real-time monitoring.

Science

New Satellite Will Track Methane Super Emitters

The Tanager-1 satellite enhances global efforts to identify greenhouse gas super emitters, enabling targeted climate action.

fromMail Online

Privacy professionals

Britain launches military satellite to keep an eye on nation's enemies

The UK military's Tyche satellite enhances intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities while supporting environmental monitoring.

Science

This methane-hunting satellite launches into space today

The Carbon Mapper Coalition's Tanager-1 satellite will help detect methane leaks from space, crucial for addressing climate change.

fromTechCrunch

more#satellite-technology

Miscellaneous

OroraTech's space-based wildfire detection brings in $25M to put more imaging satellites in orbit | TechCrunch

OroraTech is enhancing wildfire detection and tracking using space-based technology by launching multiple satellites for real-time monitoring.

We've just had a year in which every month was a record-setter

Each month in 2023 set a new record temperature, leading to the warmest year globally since records began.

fromIrish Independent

7 months ago

Scramble for research on coastlines after last major study failed to factor in rising sea levels from climate change

Ireland faces immediate risks from climate change affecting coastal communities.

Urgent action is needed for coastal planning and risk assessment.

fromArs Technica

10 months ago

We've just had a year in which every month was a record-setter

Each month in 2023 set a new record temperature, leading to the warmest year globally since records began.

fromIrish Independent

7 months ago

Scramble for research on coastlines after last major study failed to factor in rising sea levels from climate change

Ireland faces immediate risks from climate change affecting coastal communities.

Urgent action is needed for coastal planning and risk assessment.

more#climate-change

fromwww.theguardian.com

7 months ago

Privacy professionals

Citizen scientists' to check UK rivers for sewage and pollution

Public engagement in monitoring rivers is necessary due to diminishing independent oversight of water quality in the UK.

Citizen scientists are using technology to assess river health and push for changes in pollution regulation.

Privacy professionals

Pennsylvania is letting a gas company monitor itself. Unsurprisingly, it just declared its fracking operations 'safe'

CNX Resources and Pennsylvania's DEP aim for transparency in fracking, but studies suggest fracking poses significant health risks.

New York City

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Rebooted Groundwater Monitoring Could Help Soggy Neighborhoods Fight Flooding

U.S. Geological Survey measures water table depths in NYC, including areas prone to flooding.

Como's work in measuring groundwater levels in NYC resumed after a ten-year hiatus.

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Beyond Tang, climate research and international collaboration show why space exploration propels innovation

Research in space offers diverse benefits beyond technology spin-offs, including environmental monitoring and economic growth.

Wearables

This All-in-One Device Automatically Monitors Your Home Environment for Healthier Living - Yanko Design

The Ultrahuman Home offers comprehensive analysis of key environmental markers, linking external and internal health for impactful lifestyle changes.

fromTime Out London

London

The Natural History Museum's gardens have been totally transformed for summer

The Natural History Museum's gardens transformed with new ponds, pathways, and a bronze diplodocus sculpture, creating a living laboratory to study and protect urban nature.

Science