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Larger Wheat Harvest in Ukraine Than Expected
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Larger Wheat Harvest in Ukraine Than Expected

A satellite-based analysis indicates that nearly 27 million tons of wheat were harvested from the country’s farms this year, but Ukraine won’t reap all of the benefits.

Published Dec 2, 2022

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Measuring War’s Effect on a Global Breadbasket
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Measuring War’s Effect on a Global Breadbasket

NASA Harvest researchers are using satellite observations and economic data to track how the Russia-Ukraine conflict is disrupting the global food system.

Published Jun 29, 2022

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Tracking Night Lights in Ukraine
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Tracking Night Lights in Ukraine

The data are useful for researchers and relief agencies because they provide estimates of where and how many people have lost access to basic services.

Published Jun 29, 2022

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Scientific Questions Arrive in Ports
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Scientific Questions Arrive in Ports

Satellite observations of nitrogen dioxide near key U.S. ports suggest that increased shipping activity and backlogs may be affecting air quality.

Published Oct 27, 2021

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Satellites View California Oil Spill
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Satellites View California Oil Spill

Satellite imagers can make oil spills easier to detect in open water.

Published Oct 7, 2021

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