Esme Stallard

United Kingdom

Climate and Science Journalist at BBC

Climate and Science Journalist for @BBCNews. Either inside writing about the environment or outside enjoying it 🌏 Got a story to share? [email protected]

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O satélite que vai descobrir quanto a Amazônia 'pesa'

2 weeks ago | opovo.com.br | Esme Stallard

Sistema de observação conta com um radar especial que vai medir a quantidade de gás armazenado pelas árvores nas florestas tropicais As florestas tropicais são frequentemente chamadas de "pulmões da Terra". Elas armazenam bilhões de toneladas de gás carbônico e, ao fazer isso, ajudam a reduzir os impactos das mudanças climáticas. É + que streaming. É arte, cultura e história.
O satélite que vai descobrir quanto a Amazônia 'pesa'

2 weeks ago | correiobraziliense.com.br | Esme Stallard

As florestas tropicais são frequentemente chamadas de "pulmões da Terra". Elas armazenam bilhões de toneladas de gás carbônico e, ao fazer isso, ajudam a reduzir os impactos das mudanças climáticas. Mas, com mais de um trilhão e meio de árvores, medir exatamente quanto carbono elas armazenam sempre foi praticamente impossível. Até agora.
O satélite que vai descobrir quanto a Amazônia 'pesa'

2 weeks ago | terra.com.br | Esme Stallard

As florestas tropicais são frequentemente chamadas de "pulmões da Terra". Elas armazenam bilhões de toneladas de gás carbônico e, ao fazer isso, ajudam a reduzir os impactos das mudanças climáticas. Mas, com mais de um trilhão e meio de árvores, medir exatamente quanto carbono elas armazenam sempre foi praticamente impossível. Até agora.
O satélite que vai descobrir quanto a Amazônia 'pesa'

2 weeks ago | em.com.br | Esme Stallard

As florestas tropicais são frequentemente chamadas de "pulmões da Terra". Elas armazenam bilhões de toneladas de gás carbônico e, ao fazer isso, ajudam a reduzir os impactos das mudanças climáticas. Mas, com mais de um trilhão e meio de árvores, medir exatamente quanto carbono elas armazenam sempre foi praticamente impossível. Até agora.
New satellite will see through clouds to 'weigh' Earth's forests

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Esme Stallard

Image source, ESA-CNES-ARIANESPACEClimate and science correspondentA first-of-its-kind satellite due to launch on Tuesday will be able to see through clouds and leafy canopies to assess how they are protecting the planet from climate change. The Biomass satellite, from the European Space Agency, will "weigh" the Earth's forests, revealing how much planet-warming carbon is being stored within trees and therefore kept out of the atmosphere.
Miliband urges global cooperation amid energy ‘challenges’

2 weeks ago | envirolink.org | Esme Stallard

From BBC Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has called for countries to cooperate to reduce the risk to global energy supplies. He was speaking at the opening of a two day summit on energy security in London, which is being attended by delegates from more than 50 governments, including the US and the EU. Miliband also warned of the risks from energy being “weaponised”, seen as a reference to the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on gas prices.
Trump deep sea mining order violates law, China says

2 weeks ago | envirolink.org | Esme Stallard

From BBC Donald Trump has signed a controversial executive order aimed at stepping up deep-sea mining within US and in international waters. The move to allow exploration outside its national waters has been met by condemnation from China which said it “violates” international law. Thursday’s order is the latest issued by the US president to try to increase America’s access to minerals used by the aerospace, green technology and healthcare sectors.
Trump forges ahead with controversial deep-sea mining

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Esme Stallard

Trump sparks row with deep-sea mining orderEsme StallardClimate and science correspondentCarolyn Cole/Getty ImagesThe Metals Company have formally applied to the US government for permits to mine the deep seaDonald Trump has signed a controversial executive order aimed at stepping up deep-sea mining within US and in international waters.
Trump sparks row with deep-sea mining order

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Esme Stallard

4 hours agoCan India really stop river water from flowing into Pakistan? Will India be able to stop the Indus river and two of its tributaries from flowing into Pakistan? That's the question on many minds, after India suspended a major treaty governing water sharing of six rivers in the Indus basin between the two countries, following Tuesday's horrific attack in …14 hours agoIs One of the Most Important Ocean Currents on Earth on the Verge of Collapse?
Miliband urges global cooperation amidst energy "challenges"

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Esme Stallard

Miliband urges global cooperation amid energy 'challenges'Esme StallardClimate and science correspondentGetty ImagesEnergy Secretary Ed Miliband has called for countries to cooperate to reduce the risk to global energy supplies. He was speaking at the opening of a two day summit on energy security in London, which is being attended by delegates from more than 50 governments, including the US and the EU.