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Researchers Across Academia are Generating Ground-breaking Discoveries with Planet Data

Planet Pulse

Planet’s Education and Research Program provides researchers, academics, and scientists with the ability to see change on the Earth in real-time. In the hands of these experts, our satellite data is helping to power models, reveal planetary change, and deliver spatial-temporal insights across a variety of academic fields.

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Biomass Energy: Pros and Cons Explained

Hydrogen Fuel News

As the quest for sustainable energy intensifies, biomass emerges as a pivotal player in the arena of renewable resources. This exploration into the realm of biomass energy untangles the complexities and delves into its multifaceted nature, uncovering the potential of plant-based and waste-derived materials as alternative sources of power.

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From banks to bunds: how Africans are harnessing satellite data to financially derisk pastoral livelihoods

Planet Pulse

To assist, Planet is delivering analysis-ready Basemaps with Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) time series data to help ZEP-RE measure vegetation health for an area of more than 600,000 km2 of Eastern Africa. Natural resources and energy sources. How does that work? © 2022, Planet Labs PBC. All Rights Reserved.

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Poisonous legacy

Envirotec Magazine

Researcher Mark Higgins testing soil with a probe. Gary Robbins, UConn professor of geosciences and natural resources, explains the project started with a request from the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection ( DEEP ) in 2013. The researchers found evidence of leachability of the contaminants in some soils.

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Inflation Reduction Act Activation Guide: Climate-Smart Agriculture

EDF + Business

Key Takeaways IRA adds $2 billion of funding to REAP in the next decade and increases grant share to 40% for all projects starting in 2023 Covers a variety of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies such as wind, solar, biomass (incl. Key Takeaways IRA adds $4.95 Key Takeaways IRA adds $4.95 Key Takeaways IRA adds $8.5

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Sr. Environmental Specialist (Senior Energy Specialist)

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

Environmental Specialist (Senior Energy Specialist) | City of San Francisco. Are you interested in improving energy usage in San Francisco? Are you a team leader with the creative and organizational skill to pilot new approaches and policies which will advance energy efficiency and clean transportation? Who You Are.

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How to Select a Sustainability Certification for Your Business

Green Business Bureau

GRI certification is valid for two years and can be renewed by completing Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Green America uses the power of consumer choice and business practices to help build an economy that values people, planet, and peace over profit. Cost: Up to 300€ (~$317 USD) per course and 350€ for the certification exam.