source: phys.com Human actions have had an indisputable impact on the Earth’s natural environment. Human activities have contributed to deforestation, desertification, soil degradation, depletion of the ozone layer and climate change. Space-based technologies, such as remotely sensed data, have enhanced scientific understanding of water cycles, air quality, forests and other aspects of the natural environment.… Continue reading Environment and space
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ICHARM International Centre for Water Hazard
source: http://www.icharm.pwri.go.jp/ Introduction The International Centre for Water Hazard and Risk Management (ICHARM) is under the auspices of UNESCO. Led by Prof. Toshio Koike, ICHARM conducts research and teaches courses on a broad field related to water disaster management. Thinking beyond floods, mudflows or landslides, ICHARM also focuses on water related disasters, also also natural… Continue reading ICHARM International Centre for Water Hazard
