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Greece’s Satellites Battle Wildfires
Greece just became the first country in the world to deploy its own satellites specifically for fighting wildfires—four thermal-sensing satellites launched in May can now spot fires as small as thirteen feet across, a massive leap from older systems that missed smaller blazes. This cutting-edge tech, powered by AI that filters out false alarms like hot rooftops, is a direct response to devastating wildfires fueled by climate change, including a 2018 disaster that killed over 100 and a 2023 record-breaking blaze. The system complements drones and ground sensors, filling critical…
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