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RESET Special Feature: Satellites and Sustainability

There are thousands of satellites in orbit around our planet right now. And when it comes to protecting the environment and tracking changes in our climate, they've become indispensable too. If only there wasn't the little issue of all that space debris ... In RESET's latest special feature, we've been taking a look at the potentials - and pitfalls - of satellites and drones for a sustainable future on this planet.

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The Ocean Cleanup: Can Our Oceans Be Freed From Marine Litter for 7.5 Billion Euros?

More and more marine litter is floating in our oceans. The Ocean Cleanup project aims to tackle the problem - but how effective is it really?

Measuring Terrestrial Water Storage With Satellites Shows the Impact of Climate Change

Floods and droughts are increasing, while groundwater levels decline. Measuring Terrestrial Water Storage helps track these changes.

Berlin Rewards the Repair of Smartphones and Other Devices: How the New Repair Bonus Works

Since September 2024, Berlin's repair bonus has been helping consumers with the cost of repairs. It's high time it was introduced nationwide.

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Kijani App Enables Smallholders to Regreen in Sub-Saharan Africa

By providing localised knowledge, the Kijani app enables farmers to choose the right crops for a greener Sub-Saharan Africa.

How “Perplant Farming” Supports Environmentally Friendly Cultivation With Farm Robots and AI

AI and farm robots are opening up new possibilities in agriculture - environmentally friendly weed and pest control is one of them.

Satellites Can Now Detect Marine Litter From Space

New research shows how satellites can be used to detect marine litter from space and create a map of the waste in our oceans.

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What Will My City’s Climate Be Like in 60 Years?

The climate in Hamburg? Comparable to today's Castelraimondo, Italy: Mediterranean forests and undergrowth. And Freiburg? Like Istria, Croatia. An interactive map shows the climate in every location worldwide over the next 60 years.

Artificial Intelligence: Can We Save Our Planet With Computing Power?

Artificial intelligence has long since solved complex tasks and made our everyday lives easier. But do intelligent computer programs also provide new solutions for environmental and climate protection?