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NASA Scientists Help Maryland County Plan to Beat Summer Heat Risks
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Thousands of Americans are impacted each summer by excessive heat and humidity, some suffering from heat-related illnesses when the body can’t cool itself down. Data from NASA satellites could help local governments reduce the sweltering risks, thanks to a collaboration…
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NASA Data Reveals Role of Green Spaces in Cooling Cities
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As any urban dweller who has lived through a heat wave knows, a shady tree can make all the difference. But what happens when there’s no shade available? A recent study in Nature Communications used NASA satellite data to identify…
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NASA Open Science Initiative Expands OpenET Across Amazon Basin
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The research teams who help sustain the largest freshwater reserve in the world are developing a new tool to promote more resilient farming systems in Brazil. The goal is to help farmers better handle changes in the water cycle, deal…
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