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EU to use satellites to track climate threats to forests

The European Commission has now proposed a forest monitoring system that is set to use satellites to track all threats in our forests which will include wildfires and illegal logging. This comes after a huge blow to Europe's forests as extreme heat increase the risk of deadly wildfires. According to EU data nearly 900,000 hectares of EU land was burned in forest fires last year, an area roughly the size of Corsica. These climate change effects haunts Europe's climate action plan a big deal, since their CO2-storing capacity is needed to meet climate targets and protect surrounding areas from flooding. Now the EU Commission has proposed a law that would see Brussels collect forest data from the EU's Copernicus Sentinel satellites. EU member states would also be obliged to gather ground measurements of trends including the areas available for logging, the volume of trees and the location of ancient forests. "We need to see the trends, need to predict better, we need to see how they are responding to climate change," EU Environment Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevicius told Reuters. "At this moment there are no comprehensive monitoring requirements to provide an overall picture of the state of our forests," he said. The new data will also help track other risks, like illegal logging, across national borders, Sinkevicius said. Read more: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/eu-use-satellites-track-climate-threats-forests-2023-11-22/

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  • Abraham Jok Atem

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    This is super excellent

    • Rashid Kamau

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      Great commitments implemented for the safety of the forests.

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      • winnie nguru

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        There is no limit to what technology can achieve and i believe this too is achievable

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        • walter lungayi

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          Great initiative. This will help identify areas that are most at risk and allow for targeted conservation efforts. It's important that we take proactive measures to protect our forests, as they play a crucial role in mitigating climate change and supporting biodiversity.

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          • Joseph Githinji

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            @walter_lungayi true, forests are key towards creating a sustainable future.

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          • Gorffly mokua

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            Great intervention!👏👏💚

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            • George Kariuki

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              The European Commission's proposal to utilize satellites for comprehensive forest monitoring is a significant step toward addressing climate threats to forests, including the escalating risks of wildfires and illegal logging.

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              • Joseph Githinji

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                @george_kariuki its surely a great plan

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              • Abdelkrim Zemzari

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                start up environmental education from kindergarden level

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                • Joseph Githinji

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                  @abdelkrim_zemzari this is a good long term solution.

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                • Grace Njeri

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                  Great initiative,our forests have to be protected.

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                  • Esther Wanjiku

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                    Monitoring forests through advanced tech is a very brilliant initiative

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                    • Kevin

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                      Absolute scenes

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                      • Rashid Kamau

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                        Tremendous commitments by EU.

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                        • Rukia Ahmed Abdi

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                          The European Commission's proposal to use satellites for a comprehensive forest monitoring system is a crucial step in addressing climate threats to forests. Given the escalating risks, particularly from wildfires and illegal logging, this initiative is timely and essential. The significant land burned in forest fires last year underscores the urgency to enhance monitoring efforts.

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                          • Joseph Githinji

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                            @rukia_ahmed_abdi I agree, its an essential plan that is well timely.

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                          • johnte ndeto

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                            It's such a brilliant idea to detect any dangers to our forests and do the necessary counter measures on time

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                            • Joseph Githinji

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                              @johnte_ndeto true, its a time saver , technology is the best solution.

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                            • We Don't Have Time

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                              • CHRIS NGATIA

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                                This will help in reducing forest calamities .. Great work EU

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                                • Elizabeth Gathigia

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                                  Commendable efforts from EU for protecting the forests

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                                  • Princess

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                                    @elizbeth_gathigia that's great news.This approach enhances the ability to address climate threats and moreover contribute to preservation of ecosystems.

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                                  • Videlis Eddie

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                                    this amazing.... its a way of preventing the worse

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                                    • Princess

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                                      @videlis_wanjiru thats true, employing satellite technology will help prevent potential environmental challenges .

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                                      • Joseph Githinji

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                                        @princess_nel_268 I agree

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                                      • Princess

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                                        This is a great initiative 👍.

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                                        • Edwin wangombe

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                                          this is amazing... it will help prevent tragedies even before they happen hence protecting the ecosystem

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                                          • rosebellendiritu

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                                            @edwin_wangombe this means they will not be caught unawares,it's good to be informed before to help in taking swift action.

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                                            • Princess

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                                              @edwin_wangombe exactly, the use of satellite technology serves as a powerful tool to anticipate and prevent potential tragedies.

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                                              • Joseph Githinji

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                                                @edwin_wangombe prevention is truly the best way to save the planet.

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                                              • Munene Mugambi

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                                                It is clear the EU has the resources to stop climate change, if they fail to do it it's by design. I hope they take note of other environmental challenges too and tackle them

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                                                • Jane Wangui

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                                                  @munene_mugambi Satellites to track climate threats to forests???this will be very effective in climate change.We must safeguard our water catchment areas.

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                                                  • Princess

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                                                    @munene_mugambi i believe EU's resources position them well to address climate change, and it's crucial for them to leverage these capabilities effectively.

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