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Reducing Plastic Waste With Wooden Buoys: CLS Oceania’s Design Decomposes in the Ocean

The sea is full of plastic buoys that never decompose. Could a new design of wooden buoy be the biodegradable solution our oceans need?

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.

Earth as Seen from Space: askEarth Empowers Climate Monitoring with Satellite Analysis

Satellites might offer us to chance to understand the Earth from above—but what do we do with that data? askEarth makes processing satellite data a breeze.

MethaneSAT satellite
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MethaneSAT: A Climate Change Tool That’s Out of This World

Methane is one of the planet's most dangerous greenhouse gases. A new satellite—the size of a washing machine—is set to provide vital data.

Drone Light Shows Could Provide a Green Alternative to Dangerous and Polluting Traditional Fireworks

Fireworks have been causing havoc for humans, wildlife and the planet for centuries. Could drone light shows light the way for a greener alternative?

Meet the Specialised Automated Drone That Can Swab for DNA in the Rainforest Canopies

Biodiversity field research is never straightforward — especially in the rainforest. However, a new automated drone is looking to make things a little easier.

Interview: Can Radar Technology Help Rescue Refugees at Sea?

Every year, thousands of people drown while fleeing across the Mediterranean. A radar detector should enable sea rescuers to react more quickly. An interview with Peter Lanz.

Satellite Technology Expose World’s Methane Leaks at COP27

Bloomberg has teamed up with an emissions monitoring organisation to expose the extent of methane leaks across the globe.

Open Source AI Platform Calculates the Carbon Within Every Individual Tree

Many national governments lack the tools, or will, to accurately assess their reforestation efforts. CTrees is a platform aiming to provide transparency and accountability.