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rebase.energy: Building the world’s first open and collaborative energy modelling platform

Published October 23, 2023

Wind and solar made up 12% of the world’s electricity in 2022.

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Super Typhoon Bolaven rolls across the Pacific Ocean

Published October 13, 2023

In just 12 hours, Typhoon Bolaven quickly transformed into the world’s second most intense storm this year.

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Charting the skies: A comparative analysis of China and USA flight volume, fleet development and market value

Published October 12, 2023

In an ever-changing landscape of China and U.S. aviation industries, driven by shifting passenger needs, trade dynamics, and global connectivity, we delve into a comparative analysis of their trends.

METIS Cyberspace Technology: Shaping the future of digital shipping

Published October 4, 2023

In 2016, a group of seven innovative maritime engineers recognized the emerging digital divide that could impact service quality and industry profitability.

Navigating the Blue Economy with the TrueOcean Marine Data Platform to fight climate change

Published October 3, 2023

Imagine this: our oceans are not just inert bodies of water; they function as the very “lungs of our planet”.

Accessing weather data from the 'cloud': Accelerating innovation and improving collaboration

Published September 22, 2023

The world of weather is a highly chaotic yet also a highly collaborative space. At Spire, we highly value our strategic partnerships with world-leading organizations such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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What you need to know about launching your next big idea in space

Published September 5, 2023

Thanks to the New Space movement, capturing data insights from space is no longer restricted to government and research organisations – it’s helping to solve challenges in the commercial world too.

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Tracking Ukraine’s efforts to export grain

Published August 28, 2023

Russia continues to reject international requests to restore the Black Sea Grain Initiative, impacting the livelihoods of Ukraine’s farmers.

Hurricane Hilary: Severe flooding, weather warnings, and heat

Published August 18, 2023

The first hurricane to hit the U.S. this year is taking an unusual course and approaching the United States off the West Coast.

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Buckle up! Plane turbulence is getting worse

Published August 3, 2023

Have you noticed the unsettling increase in turbulence during your recent flights?

From telemetry to trajectories: How ADS-B telemetry is used to construct a global aviation emissions inventory

Published August 2, 2023

Imperial College London analysed the climate impact of aviation-related CO₂ and non-CO₂ emissions, highlighting the significant spatiotemporal variation due to diverse air traffic activities.

Shattered heat records and extreme weather events in 2023

Published July 20, 2023

In recent weeks, weather temperatures have shattered heat records, sending the world into uncharted territory and raising concerns about extreme weather events in the coming months.

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Wanderlust unleashed: Insights into the summer air travel trends for North America