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Astrophysicists Harness Starlight to Combat Climate Change

8/12/2025

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Astronomers from the University of Warwick and Spanish institutions are revolutionizing the fight against climate change by repurposing astronomical tools to measure greenhouse gases. Their innovative algorithm, Astroclimes, harnesses starlight to monitor GHGs at night, providing a crucial complement to daytime measurements. A campaign at Calar Alto Observatory is set to strengthen GHG observation networks across Spain.

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Astronomers from the University of Warwick and Spanish institutions are revolutionizing the fight against climate change by repurposing astronomical tools to measure greenhouse gases. Their innovative algorithm, Astroclimes, harnesses starlight to monitor GHGs at night, providing a crucial complement to daytime measurements. A campaign at Calar Alto Observatory is set to strengthen GHG observation networks across Spain.