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New woodlands and flood mitigation: Research kicks off in Yorkshire

Envirotec Magazine

New research will monitor the contribution of new native woodland in England towards mitigating the worst effects of climate change, such as flooding. Working together with world-leading researchers will allow us to take detailed measurements of how biodiversity and ecosystem functions change as the trees grow and the woodlands mature.

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State of the nation

Envirotec Magazine

The report evaluates the impact of the national Natural Flood Management Programme which received £15 million of government funding, including benefits to communities and to biodiversity alongside protecting homes and businesses from floods. million m3 of water storage and increased flood resilience to 15,000 homes, said a statement.

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Scientists Showcase Global Discoveries Using Planet Data at World’s Largest Geospatial Conference

Planet Pulse

We are proud to see that our data is empowering governments as they evaluate national climate risks; it’s providing the agricultural sector critical with insights into crop health; it’s revealing species dynamics in biodiverse ecosystems; and it’s informing the public on the global energy transition.

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Endesa launches grid protection project ‘Resisto’

Smart Energy International

Spanish utility Endesa’s project Resisto is aimed to reduce the impact of meteorological phenomena on the electricity grid. Electricity transmission key for reliability in extreme weathers – report Extreme weather pushes power grids to the brink – Is AI the answer? Have you read? Grid protection solutions.

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Drilling starts for Aarhus, Denmark geothermal heating project

ThinkGeoEnergy

The start of the drilling operations was marked by an event showcasing the 31-meter tall, 6000 horsepower drilling rig at the Aarhus Harbour. “We have wholeheartedly supported the establishment of geothermal energy from the outset. We’re not just introducing a new, large-scale renewable energy source.

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Planet and NGIS Enable Emergency Services Preparation Ahead of Australia’s Fire Season

Planet Pulse

We have globally seen a record breaking fire season in 2023, and from Canada to California, Planet data has been leveraged to monitor and prepare for these fires, helping protect civilians and conserve natural resources. View bushfire events we’ve observed from Planet’s imagery below.

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Planet Arrives at COP26 to Enable Systems Change, Take Climate Action, and Make the Invisible Visible

Planet Pulse

Since the signing of the Paris Climate Agreement six years ago, the nations of the world have slowly begun to bend the curve on emissions, due largely to spectacular advances in renewable energy. Our technologies are designed to monitor and classify changes everywhere on Earth, every day, in high resolution.