The 5th Assessment Report from the International Panel on Climate Change represents an example of broad scientific collaboration. In an interview with Earthzine, Lead Author Chris Field discusses the challenges and benefits of this international enterprise and why he feels that science has the capacity to address the challenges posed by the potential impacts of climate change.
‘What We Know’ aims to be ongoing drumbeat toward addressing climate change
A new climate report website aims to reinforce the facts of climate change and encourage discussion about the best steps to address it.
Get Your Geek On: It’s the GEO Appathon!
Create the next “killer” app to unleash the potential of Earth observation data and win cash prizes.
Social Earth Observation – Blog Edition
We’ve compiled a list of our favorite blogs on Earth observation and remote sensing.
Historic Release of Water Aims to Restore a Once-Lush Landscape in the Colorado River Delta
In a concerted effort to remediate the ecosystems along the channel of the Colorado River, Mexico and the United States recently reached a historic agreement to release water from the Morelos Dam at the Arizona-Mexico border. This Û÷pulse flow,’ is intended to reach the Colorado River Delta for the first time in 50 years.
Greening Hamburg: A Model for Sustainability
Earth Day 2014 is upon us, and the theme for the year is Green Cities. The theme was selected by the Earth Day Network in recognition of the fact that more people now live in urban than rural areas and that the challenges of achieving a desirable quality of life in the face of growing populations will be compounded by the effects of climate change.
SERVIR-Africa: Sharing Data for Member Benefit
The SERVIR-Africa partnership with RCMRD promotes an increase in data sharing among RCMRD’s member nations. A flood modeling system that will help member states anticipate and prepare for flooding is in its pilot stages.
New Sentinel Satellite Launch by the European Space Agency
The European Space Agency is launching Sentinel-1, the first of five satellite missions in the Copernicus program. The satellite’s advanced radar system will allow day and night data collections, and will expand the pool of Earth observation information available to policymakers and scientists.
10th Annual AARSE Conference Seeks to Promote Sustainable Development in Africa
The 10th annual AARSE conference will be held in October in Johannesburg, South Africa. The conference draws participants from science, education, business and policy sectors to promote the use of remote sensing technologies in furthering sustainable developments throughout Africa.
Upcoming Solar Flares and You
2014 is a peak year in the 11-year cycle of solar flares. While the radiation from flares poses little direct threat to people on Earth, the flares can disrupt signals or influence what we see in our night skies.