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  • Meeting room and welcome address of the Austrian GEO principal alternate, Dr. Ernest Rudel
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    First Austrian GEO/GEOSS Workshop Presents Overview of GEO/GEOSS, GMES, INSPIRE
    Earth Observation| GEO/GEOSS News| Original| Quick Looks| Sections
    The first Austrian GEO/GEOSS workshop on 25 November 2010 in Vienna was organized by the...
  • Data Basin Official Logo
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    Data Basin: ‘Google Earth on Steroids Meets Facebook’
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    A system called Data Basin creates an opportunity to exchange spatial information. The aim is...
  • A Flow Chart of relation between climate change and glacier length.
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    2011 is The International Year of Forests
    Ecosystems Theme| Original| Quick Looks| Sections| Themed Articles
    The United Nations General Assembly has officially declared 2011 as The International Year of Forests,...
  • This table shows how the quality of each CREST model input varies at differing spatial resolutions (2m, 30m, 90m, and 2m resampled to 90m). The Drainage Direction Map (DDM), produced with the D8 algorithm, shows flow direction of each cell to the steepest adjacent slope, and the Flow Accumulation Map (FAM) displays surface rainfall from each upslope cell. Data sources included the U.S. Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Geological Survey and NASA.
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    Icelandic Eruptions All Done - For Now
    Disasters| Earth Observation| Original| Quick Looks| Sections
    Iceland's most recent volcanic explosion ended May 28. But more may be in store,...
  • A photo showing the author turning over a cover crop of winter rye on Jan. 2, 2012. In three of the past six years, ground freeze-up, which historically occurred by November, has been delayed into January.
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    Aquarius Mission Launched to Measure Ocean Salinity
    Earth Observation| Original| Quick Looks| Sections
    The Aquarius project is a collaboration between NASA and the Space Agency of Argentina (ComisiÌ_n...
  • Screenshot from Earth: An Operator's Manual showing Alley in Greenland's glaciers
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    An Attempt to Clarify Climate Change: The PBS Series ‘Earth: The Operator’s Manual’
    Climate| Earth Observation| Original| Quick Looks
    Science-based documentaries have seen popularity and success in recent years. Programs such as “Planet Earth”...
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    Great Lakes Observing System Offers Improved Access to Data and Tools
    Ecosystems| Original| Quick Looks| Water
    The North American Great Lakes are the largest freshwater system on Earth. Those wishing to...
  • Image of World Water Monitoring Day logo
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    Watching the World’s Water
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    More than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered in water, but the amount...
  • Figure showing Environmental and anthropomorphic issues to consider in evaluating system sustainability.
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    Following the Formation, Path and Aftermath of Irene
    Earth Observation| Original| Quick Looks| Sections| Weather
    Hurricane Irene was the first tropical cyclone to hit the continental United States since 2008....
  • GOES image of four Atlantic Storms on Sept. 8, 2011. Image Source: NASA/NOAA GOES Project
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    NASA Satellites Busy at the Peak of Hurricane Season
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    The first half of September was extremely busy for tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean...
  • Image of solar flares
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    What Does a Solar Geomagnetic Storm Mean for the Earth?
    Earth Observation| Original| Quick Looks| Sections| Weather
    NOAA has been examining a recent G3-level geomagnetic solar storm to better understand effects on...
  • An extract of terminal buildings at the Salt Lake City Airport. Source: SSTL/NASRDA.
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    Nigeria’s New Satellite to Monitor Disasters, Urban Development
    Disasters| Original| Quick Looks| Uncategorized| Urban Monitoring Theme
    The first images returned from NigeriaSat-2, Nigeria's first high-resolution Earth observation satellite, demonstrate enhancements put...
  • A Landsat image of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Image Source: Satellite Imaging Corp.
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    Landsat Imagery added to Memory of World Register
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    An extensive Landsat archive has been added to the Memory of World International Register to...
  • Photo of a dandelion seed.
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    A SEAD of Sustainable Growth
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    A project called SEAD, for Sustainable Environment-Actionable Data, aims to create a system for scientists...
  • Water pumps in Nepal. Image Source: Prince Roy
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    Tracking Typhoid: How DNA and GPS Partner to Prevent Disease
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    For a study on typhoid in Kathmandu, researchers took blood from patients infected with typhoid....
  • Snapshot of an owl's face from the GEOSS video
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    GEOSS for Biodiversity
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    A new video describes the role of the GEOSS Common Infrastructure in supporting policy and...
  • Screenshot of MappingForRights.org.
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    Mapping for Rights: Technology Helps Protect Congo Rainforests
    Ecosystems| Original| Quick Looks| Technology
    There’s a new technological tool that harnesses the power of communities to help prevent the...
  • Screenshot of the Renewable Energy Atlas showing alternative energy sources.
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    New Atlas Maps Renewable Energy
    Earth Observation| Energy| Original| Quick Looks
    A Renewable Energy Atlas has been released by the Department of Energy to map the...
  • Drawing of the Galileo satellite. credit ESA
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    Progress of Galileo’s Sensor Stations
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    An ESA Galileo sensor station has been installed and tested at the Kerguelen Islands in...
  • Landsat 5 Satellite. Credit: USGS
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    Veteran Landsat 5 Mission Suspended
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    Landsat 5’s 28th birthday this year was marked by a suspension in operations while the...
  • Image of a factoid box telling that University of Louisville works to source 24%of their campus food locally. Credit ACUPCC
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    U.S. Group Lists Top 15 Sustainable Universities
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    The American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) is honoring ongoing Earth Day efforts...
  • Discussions at ‰ÛÏFrom Sendai to Rio: Cultivating a Disaster-Resilient Society for Sustainable Development,‰Û on April 11 in New York City. Source: UCCRN.
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    Road to Rio+20: An Increased Focus on Disaster Risk Reduction
    Climate| Original| Politics| Quick Looks| Sections
    A run-down on the run-up to Rio+20, including a discussion of disaster resilience, a highlight...
  • Cryosat’s map of Arctic sea ice thickness, April 2011. Source: CPOM/UCL/ESA.
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    Latest Polar Ice Observations seen through Europe’s Cryosat Mission
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    An update on the Cryosat mission, the European Space Agency’s first mission dedicated to the...
  • Guinea-Bissau “Earth as Art” Image. Image Source: USGS.
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    Vote for the Best ‘Earth as Art’ Images
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    NASA and USGS are asking you to pick your favorite “Earth as Art” images collected...
  • united states global change research program logo
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    U.S. Program Continues Climate Change Preparedness
    Climate| Original| Politics| Quick Looks| Sections
    A new 10-year strategic plan for the United States Global Change Research Program aims to...
  • Image of a NASA Nanotechnology-Based Biosensor. Image source: NASA.
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    Biosensor Breakthrough Means Better Chemical Detection
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    A new biosensor developed by University of New South Wales paves the way for a...
  • Photo of seattle. Image Source: IEEE GHTC.
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    Second-Annual IEEE Conference on Tech Solutions to Humanitarian Issues
    Earth Observation| Original| Quick Looks| Sections
    The annual IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference will be held in October and aims to...
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    GEOSS 2012 Bonn Workshop Addresses Earth Observation for Global Sustainability Research
    GEO/GEOSS News| Millennium Development Goals| Original| Quick Looks| Sections
    In August, the second GEOSS Science and Technology Stakeholder Workshop will be held to discuss...
  • American College and University presidents' climate commitment logo Image Source: presidentsclimatecommitment.org
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    US Universities and Colleges Continue Commitment to a Sustainable Future
    Climate| Education| Energy| Original| Quick Looks| Sections
    The American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment will continue its goal of promoting sustainability...
  • An artistic interpretation of Landsat 7. Source: NASA.
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    Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Landsat
    Earth Observation| Original| Quick Looks| Sections
    The Landsat satellite series has provided the world with comprehensive, Earth-observing imagery for the past...
  • Screenshot of charcoal burning in Mozambique. Source: Vimeo.
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    First Sustainable Cooking Fuel Facility Opened in Mozambique
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    CleanStar Mozambique’s bio-ethanol cooking fuel plant has come online in an attempt to replace the...
  • Image of the GMES Masters Trophy. Source: Anwendungszentrum GmbH Oberpfaffenhofen.
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    European Earth Monitoring Competition Accepting Applications
    Earth Observation| Original| Quick Looks| Sections
    The GMES Masters Competition is accepting applications for market-oriented ideas until September 16.
  • A text box whowing examples of voluntary commitments from the U.N. conference. Source: Rio+20 website.
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    While Rio+20 May Be Over, Commitments Continue
    Climate| Original| Politics| Quick Looks| Sections
    Rio+20 focused on bringing together stakeholders to produce concrete results for sustainable development.
  • Photo of the Pacific Islanders Hawaii Delegation. Source: Wanda Archy
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    First Stewards Symposium Held to Address Climate Change
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    The First Stewards symposium, held in Washington, D.C., brings together Native peoples to discuss the...
  • Satellite imagery showing pollution over China blowing out to sea. Source: SeaWiFS Project, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, and ORBIMAGE.
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    Study Shows Overall Air Quality to Worsen by 2050
    Atmospheric Chemistry Theme| Climate| Health| In-Depth| Original| Quick Looks| Sections| Themed Articles
    A newly released study shows that if no new climate change or air pollution legislation...
  • DMCii logo. Image Source: DMCii.
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    UK Satellite Company to Combat Deforestation to Meet REDD+ Goals
    Earth Observation| Ecosystems Theme| Original| Quick Looks| Sections| Themed Articles
    A UK satellite imaging company's services will help the international REDD+ mission, which aims to...
  • Image of Nantucket Island, Massachusets, USA. Credit: RapidEye imagery
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    $2 Million in Grants Available for Natural Resource Imagery Projects
    Earth Observation| Original| Quick Looks| Sections
    Esri and partners are offering up to $2 million worth of technologies and training via...
  • Ocean waves. Photo by Jon Sullivan
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    “Blue Marvel” Webinar Explores Mysteries of the Deep
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    In recognition of the importance of the oceans and in exploration of the ways that...
  • Photograph of a USGS employee encircled by children learning about earth science. Image Credit: USGS.
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    Earth Science Week 2012: Exploring Careers in the Earth Sciences
    Education| Environmental Awareness Theme| Original| Quick Looks| Sections| Themed Articles
    Every October, geologists, hydrologists, paleontologists and other professionals in the field of Earth Science get...
  • The Sao Paulo skyline. Image Credit: Diego 3336.
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    Joint Urban Remote Sensing Event Planned for Brazil
    Earth Observation| Original| Quick Looks| Sections
    The 2013 Joint Urban Remote Sensing Event (JURSE 2013) is to take place in SÌ£o...

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