"Drones and satellites used to detect CO2 in the Azores" is the headline in Açoriano OrientalPhoto by Alan Kabeš on Pexels
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"Drones and satellites used to detect CO2 in the Azores" is the headline in Açoriano Oriental

Açoriano Oriental30 August 2026 at 01:00

The newspaper Açoriano Oriental reported on Sunday, August 30, 2026, on an internationally innovative project that uses drones and satellites to detect CO2 in the Azores. The approach combines space and aerial technology to monitor carbon dioxide emissions in the archipelago.

The project is led by IVAR, the Institute for Research in Volcanology and Risk Assessment at the University of the Azores. This Azorean academic institution thus takes on a central role in researching advanced technological solutions for studying carbon emissions in the region.

The initiative represents a significant advancement in the Azores' environmental monitoring capabilities, using cutting-edge technologies to collect precise data on CO2 levels. The use of drones and satellites allows for broader and more detailed coverage compared to traditional measurement methods.

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