Tag #Environmental Monitoring

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Turkey's Forest Loss from 2017-2024: An AlphaEarth Analysis

Using Google Earth Engine's AlphaEarth data, Prof. Dr. Utku Perktaş reveals significant forest loss in Turkey between 2017 and 2024, particularly in the Aegean, Mediterranean, and some Black Sea regions, highlighting the need for on-site verification and swift intervention.

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Life on Land
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Google AI Creates Near Real-Time Global Maps for Enhanced Environmental Monitoring

Google DeepMind's AlphaEarth Foundations AI model creates near real-time, highly detailed global maps using billions of images from various sources, improving accuracy by 24% compared to similar models and enabling researchers to monitor ecosystems and plan urban development with unprecedented detai...

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Thousands of Chemicals Pollute British Rivers, Harming Ecosystems

A comprehensive study of ten rivers in Yorkshire, UK, reveals thousands of chemicals—including pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and tire additives—are contaminating waterways, harming aquatic life, and potentially affecting human health. The research, led by the University of York, highlights the urgent...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Illegal Methane Leaks in Croatia Expose Flaws in EU Regulations

Théophile Humann-Guilleminot, a CATF technician, found significant methane leaks at Croatian oil and gas facilities, violating the EU's August 2024 Methane Regulation; these leaks, along with underreporting, exacerbate climate change.

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Air Pollution: Only 17% of Cities Meet Global Standards

A new report reveals that only 17% of cities globally meet air quality guidelines, with India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Congo, and Chad showing the worst air pollution; the report highlights the need for improved monitoring and stricter regulations to address the severe health impacts of air pollution.

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Good Health and Well-being
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China's Fukushima Seawater Test Finds No Abnormalities

China's independent analysis of seawater samples near Fukushima's treated wastewater discharge outlet revealed no abnormalities in hazardous elements; this data, collected in October 2023 and to be published by the IAEA, is part of a new international monitoring arrangement.

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Life Below Water
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AlphaEarth Foundations: AI Model Improves Global Mapping Accuracy for Environmental Monitoring

Google DeepMind's AlphaEarth Foundations AI model generates near real-time, highly detailed global maps using billions of images from various sources, surpassing similar models by 24% in accuracy and enabling precise environmental monitoring down to 10 square meters.

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UK Moorland Fire Monitoring System Improves Air Pollution Detection

Researchers launched FireUp, a system combining satellite and 10 ground sensors, to monitor moorland fires in the Peak District after a prescribed burn on October 9th, 2023, caused significant air pollution in Sheffield. Community reporting and data triangulation pinpoint fire locations and pollutio...

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30 Years of Rhine River Monitoring: Worms Station's Anniversary Highlights Achievements and Challenges

The Rhine water quality monitoring station in Worms, Germany, celebrates 30 years of continuous monitoring, detecting pollutants and informing policies to protect the Rhine River, following the 1986 Sandoz chemical spill disaster.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Illegal Methane Leaks in Croatia Expose Regulatory Gaps

Théophile Humann-Guilleminot, a CATF climate technician, discovered significant methane leaks at Croatian oil and gas facilities, violating the EU's new methane regulation aimed at reducing global emissions by one-third between 2020 and 2030.

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Top 10 Methane Hotspots Emit 28.8 Million Tonnes Annually

A new study identifies the world's top 10 methane hotspots, emitting 28.8 million tonnes annually, with South Sudan's Sudd wetlands as the largest source (4.5 million tonnes), highlighting the urgent need for emission reduction strategies.

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Chilean President Makes Historic Trip to South Pole

Chilean President Gabriel Boric's historic trip to Antarctica's South Pole on Friday, as part of Operation Pole Star III, aims to expand environmental monitoring of pollutants and reaffirms Chile's territorial claim while adhering to the Antarctic Treaty.

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