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IoT project will assess impact of climate change on forests, and inform UK policymaking

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A trial is underway in forests in Surrey and Northumberland to assess the potential for Internet of Things (IoT) technology to monitor tree growth and the impacts of environmental change on the UK’s forests. It will monitor tree growth and the impacts of environmental change on the UK’s forests.

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Monitoring for flood management

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Launching a consultation on the agency’s flood strategy, she said: “We can’t win a war against water by building away climate change with infinitely high flood defences.” Many NFM measures help in the fight against climate change. Monitoring NFM. Monitoring data should be used to inform the design of NFMs.

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Smart meter network passes 20 million milestone

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The firm behind the telecommunications infrastructure underpinning the UK’s smart meters rollout, the Data Communications Company (DCC), says the 20 millionth smart meter has been connected to its national network. The group’s CEO, Angus Flett, said: “These 20 million meters have been added in less than 4 years.

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Technology will boost real-time monitoring of remote peatlands

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Researchers will develop new ways to monitor carbon emissions from vast swathes of peatland after winning almost half a million pounds to develop new sensors that can be used in remote areas. Peatlands store around one-third of the world’s soil carbon, playing a vital role in reducing carbon emissions and combatting climate change.

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New heights for CCS

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By demonstrating the viability of the process, a key technology in the fight against climate change is surely awaiting deployment, they suggest. A pilot plant has been operational in Copenhagen for several months and a novel gas monitoring technology has been used to optimize the efficiency of the plant.

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Next generation flow measurement drives sustainable water management

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All these concerns are aggravated by climate change, which makes the availability of water less predictable. In response, the clamor for decarbonization is increasing and water is firmly in the spotlight as an energy-intensive industry. Demand for more effective network monitoring is growing as a result.

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Geospatial data and climate action: New UN report

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The need for technical expertise in data capture and the role of space Monitoring and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions is central to global efforts to combat climate change. One of the key challenges in using satellite data for emissions monitoring is the need for additional context and technical expertise.