Dust storms in the Gulf of Alaska, captured by NASA's Aqua satellite. NASA
Half of Earth’s Satellites Restrict Use of Climate Data
By Mariel Borowitz
Scientists and policymakers need satellite data to understand and address climate change. Yet data from more than half of unclassified Earth-observing satellites is restricted in some way, rather than shared openly.
When governments restrict who can access data, or limit how people can use or redistribute it, that slows the progress of science. Now, as U.S. climate funding is under threat, it's more important than ever to ensure that researchers and others make the most of the collected data.
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