Coastal regions are crucial for the European economy. About 40% of the EU population lives within 50 km of the sea. Almost 40% of the EU’s GDP is generated in these maritime regions, and an incredible 75% of the EU’s foreign trade volume is conducted by sea. But this vital role played by our coasts […]
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The Italian olive sector generates a turnover of over 1.2 billion Euros (source ISMEA 2016), with around 820,000 olive farms and over 1 million hectares of olive groves under cultivation. Puglia region produces over 50% of the Italian production, followed by Calabria and Sicily. The olive sector is threatened today by the presence of the […]
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Just a few days ago came the news that Italy is facing possible rationing after water levels in rivers and lakes in the north especially fell by three-quarters amid a chronic lack of rainfall this past year. Today, 22 March, is World Water Day 2023, and we couldn’t fail to mention at least 5 things […]
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Since I have been working in this field, one of the news items that has most interested me about Earth Observation services has been being able to monitor the rate of deforestation. And it was even more surprising to discover that thanks to their unique perspective from space, Earth Observation satellites are a valuable aid […]
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