British Columbia’s coast is a complex, lush mosaic. A constant sluice of rain saturates the dark earth, coaxing plant life into the warm salty air. Vancouver in particular has ecosystems unlike any on the planet. Our city is enclosed by enchanting rain forests, boggy sumps, and verdant riverbanks, while urban green spaces brim with chlorophyllic potential. Plants both native […]
Global vegetation satellite Proba-V has produced some of the best photos of Earth yet. The washing-machine-sized observer has a 2,200-km-wide field of view, and shoots in specific frequencies of red and blue wavelengths that target vegetable growth. This allows us to monitor deforestation, track the spread of deserts, and keep tabs on inland water resources. The earth-watcher can even alert authorities […]