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NASA has selected Caltech to operate the Orbiting Carbon Observatory missions (OCO-2 and OCO-3) starting this fall. These missions, which include a satellite and an instrument on the International Space Station (ISS), identify where carbon is being emitted or absorbed by natural sinks like forests and oceans. The data gathered will aid in understanding agricultural health, providing information on plant productivity and ecosystem health.

Indonesia has intensified its aerial firefighting efforts due to massive blazes. These fires scorch forests and peatlands, generating a choking haze that affects multiple provinces, blanketing cities and crossing borders.

Forests are presented as assets crucial for supporting the well-being of both students and employees. These natural resources offer valuable opportunities specifically for teaching, research, and recreation. The article urges that universities take action to protect these important forested areas.

According to the article, Israeli forces have systematically destroyed homes, roads, farmland, and forests. This destructive activity has been reported despite an existing ceasefire with Hizbollah.

Washington's wildfires serve as a warning for the entire U.S., highlighting how dry conditions and climate change are increasing the risk of disaster for forests nationwide.

The DR Congo has ordered its first Earth-observation satellite, RDC-SAT, to monitor forests, mines, and rivers from space. This marks the country's initiative to use satellite technology for environmental and resource management.

Nnimmo Bassey urges Edo State to protect its forests, end environmental degradation, and adopt clean energy as climate change threats worsen. The call was made in a report by Premium Times Nigeria.

The article discusses a new book by an ecologist who significantly influenced global understanding of trees. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of how forests function.