Forest measuring satellite passes tests with flying colours
With challenges imposed by the Covid pandemic, engineers building and testing ESA’s Biomass satellite have had to come up with some clever working methods to keep on track whilst adhering to safety rules. The result is that the satellite structure is not only complete, but has also undergone a series of demanding tests to ensure it will withstand the rigours of liftoff – all bringing the launch of this extraordinary forest carbon mapping mission one step closer.
Forests play a crucial role in Earth’s carbon cycle by absorbing and storing large amounts of carbon from atmosphere – therefore helping to keep our planet cool. However, as swathes of forest continue to be cleared, carbon is being released back into the atmosphere.
Perth charity PKAVS launches £10k appeal for new art studio
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A Perth charity has launched an ambitious fundraising drive for a new art studio.
The PKAVS Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, which uses creative arts to support people with a wide range of mental health, stress and anxiety issues, wants to install the hub at its walled garden on the edge of the Fair City.
It will replace a crumbling cabin which has been used for art sessions over the past 10 years, but has now reached the end of its days and – in the words of its users – is “absolutely freezing”.