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Advanced Techniques for Vegetation Monitoring With Planetary Variables

Planet Pulse

Vegetation monitoring involves inspecting and measuring the growth of trees and other plants to understand ecosystem health. Governments and industries need accurate, up-to-date data to assess vegetation health and manage resources effectively. However, traditional data-gathering methods often fall short.

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UK soils could see step change in carbon sink potential, with proper investment

Envirotec Magazine

Soil acts as a carbon ‘sink’, locking in GHGs that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere. Upgrading UK soils, particularly farmland and degraded peatlands, could radically improve their ability to store carbon. The potential of soil to sequester carbon is huge and should be fully maximised.”.

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Technology will boost real-time monitoring of remote peatlands

Envirotec Magazine

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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Amnesty International: Dow’s failure to offer remedy for Bhopal disaster has created a “sacrifice zone”

Envirotec Magazine

This catastrophe remains immediate and urgent for people whose own health is ruined, or whose children were born with disabilities or who are being poisoned now through the contaminated local soil and water,” said Mark Dummett, Amnesty International’s Head of Business and Human Rights.

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A Second Natural Hydrogen Jackpot Unearthed in Lorraine’s Geologic Goldmine

Hydrogen Fuel News

Frances Hidden Treasure: Unveiling Natural Hydrogen Deposits France has made headlines with groundbreaking discoveries of natural hydrogen , also known as white hydrogen, buried beneath its soil. Together, these revelations position France as a leader in the exploration and potential utilization of white hydrogen for clean energy solutions.

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Still in the dark about targets? Observers respond to the UK government’s Environment Bill

Envirotec Magazine

Intended to fill the policy vacuum emerging from the UK’s departure from the EU on 31 January, the Environment Bill has been eagerly anticipated, and seemingly gives government the power to set legally binding targets on all aspects of the environment in future. Before publication the Bill had promised a legally binding target on PM2.5

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A Guide to Carbon Farming and What it Means for Global Sustainability Efforts

Planet Pulse

Learn how satellite data and analytics help farmers and agricultural agencies monitor regenerative agriculture practices that reduce carbon emissions. With high-frequency satellite data and analytics, agencies can detect and monitor agricultural activity, at scale. On the public side, both the U.S.