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British satellite for forest protection

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Apr 25, 2025
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By Annette J Beveridge

A British-built satellite looks to become the first in the world to measure the condition of the Earth’s forests from space.

The aim is to protect future generations from climate breakdown, and to accelerate the transition to net zero.

The satellite is called Biomass and was built in the UK in its e…

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