In the Brazilian region of Roraima, the fight against rampant wildfires is intensifying as authorities battle more than 600 hotspots reported since the beginning of February, according to The National Institute for Space Research of Brazil. The area, known for its dense forests and unique biodiversity, is facing a serious threat to its...

Data from Copernicus sneaks into many aspects of our lives. It's in daily forecasts of air quality and pollen levels across Europe, it's in our news channels, and it's even in your social media feeds, if you engage with Earth Observation content, of course!

The Great Lakes, which consist of five lakes: Superior, Ontario, Erie, Huron, and Michigan, are a vital freshwater resource, collectively holding about one-fifth of the world's surface freshwater and serving as crucial ecosystems and transportation routes. These interconnected bodies of water, bordered by the United States and Canada, hit...

Over the past few years, Morocco has been affected by prolonged drought and low rainfall episodes. To address the threat of water scarcity, local authorities are implementing strict measures, including restrictions on water use for agriculture and daily activities. These Copernicus Sentinel-2 images, acquired on 26 January 2023 (top) and 2024...

The current high-pressure system over southern Europe has caused air quality to deteriorate in Italy. In the Po Valley, pollution levels are worrying and have exceeded normative thresholds. As shown in this visualisation based on data  from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, PM10 exceeded 100 μg/m3 in many areas of the Po Valley on...