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EU Uses Satellites to Combat Climate Health Threats

2/17/2025

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The EU's Copernicus program harnesses satellite data to safeguard public health, monitoring UV radiation, air quality, pollen, and mosquito-borne diseases. As rising temperatures and heatwaves threaten well-being, urban planners are urged to redesign cities to combat these climate challenges, ultimately striving for better health outcomes across Europe.

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The EU's Copernicus program harnesses satellite data to safeguard public health, monitoring UV radiation, air quality, pollen, and mosquito-borne diseases. As rising temperatures and heatwaves threaten well-being, urban planners are urged to redesign cities to combat these climate challenges, ultimately striving for better health outcomes across Europe.