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India to Launch 2 Satellites Exclusively for Monitoring Daily Environmental Changes
Image Source: Screen capture from Google Earth.
The first satellite, which will be launched in 2012, will monitor daily carbon emissions; while the second satellite will monitor India’s forest cover—also on a daily basis. Both satellites will be launched by the Indian Space Research Organization.
According to Ramesh:
“Currently, forest cover in the country can be known only after two years and the reduction of this period will help the government in taking steps immediately.”
In addition to the satellite launches, the government also identified 65 cities under the National Mission for Sustainable Habitat, with coastal cities given top priority. Ramesh said protecting these cities from increasing sea levels was a prime objective. He also added that the cities—which were chosen under the Jawaharlal Nehru Renewal Mission—will be given funds due to the steps they’ve taken to ensure green cover of the city.
By Heidi Marshall
Tags: climate change, daily carbon emissions, daily forest coverage, environmental changes, global warming, green cover, India, monitoring, protection, satellites, sustainable living
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