A Saharan dust storm and an out unseasonal heatwave are affecting the Canary Islands in the second decade of December. The Spanish Meteorological Agency (AEMET) issued a pre-alert for the Canary Islands, as the "calima" could affect air quality in the archipelago.  This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites on 12...

International cooperation on environmental climate change

We talk a lot about how Copernicus can help mitigate the effects of climate change. The Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) helps us track greenhouse gas emissions, and bulletins from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) show us how they are evolving. But Copernicus data and services can also help on another front – the...

Tititaca is the largest freshwater lake in South America, and is located on the border of Peru and Bolivia. The ongoing drought has significantly reduced the lake's water levels, impacting the entire local economy. Industries such as fishing, agriculture, and livestock farming are suffering in the region, and many of the usual navigation routes...

Portugal is at the forefront of the renewable energy sector. This image acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite on 12 November shows the solar plant of Alcoutim, the largest of the country.   Located in the south-eastern region of Portugal, this sprawling solar farm covers a vast area and harnesses the abundant sunlight to...