Katrina Laygo

Road to Rio+20: An Increased Focus on Disaster Risk Reduction

A run-down on the run-up to Rio+20, including a discussion of disaster resilience, a highlight topic leading to the June meeting. One goal of Rio+20 is to identify new ways in which disasters are impeding sustainable development.

Katrina Laygo, posted on May 17th, 2012
Climate, Politics, Quick Look

Latest Polar Ice Observations seen through Europe’s Cryosat Mission

An update on the Cryosat mission, the European Space Agency’s first mission dedicated to the study of ice in detecting annual variations and dramatic changes in the Arctic.

Katrina Laygo, posted on May 17th, 2012
Earth Observation, Quick Look

Veteran Landsat 5 Mission Suspended

Landsat 5’s 28th birthday this year was marked by a suspension in operations while the USGS Flight Operations Team “continues to investigate options for the resumption of imaging.” Landsat 5’s operations were originally halted in November 2011 due to a rapidly degrading electronic component.

Katrina Laygo, posted on March 21st, 2012
Earth Observation, Quick Look

Rio+20 Conference Centers on Seven Issues

In advancing the goal of achieving sustainable development around the world, Rio de Janeiro will host the 20th annual United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Brazil from June 20-22.