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ESA Launches Satellite Data to Combat Climate Change

5/12/2025

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The European Space Agency (ESA) unveiled satellite data spanning 2007 to 2022, shedding light on global forest biomass—vital for grasping carbon storage and combating climate change. This invaluable dataset supports climate modeling and forest management. With the recent launch of the Biomass satellite, measurements in dense forests will improve, although ground validation is still key for precision.

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The European Space Agency (ESA) unveiled satellite data spanning 2007 to 2022, shedding light on global forest biomass—vital for grasping carbon storage and combating climate change. This invaluable dataset supports climate modeling and forest management. With the recent launch of the Biomass satellite, measurements in dense forests will improve, although ground validation is still key for precision.