Empowering Communities Through Technology for Environmental Monitoring

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In regions with minimal monitoring, such as the US, environmental issues occur due to the lack of oversight. Implementing sensors in communities allows for real-time data on pollution, providing marginalized groups, like the indigenous communities in the Amazon, with evidence against oil and chemical spills. This technology ensures that information is instantly shared online, preventing it from being ignored or covered up. The use of drones, satellites, sensors, and other technologies further enhances environmental monitoring efforts to empower communities and hold accountable those responsible for environmental harm.

THIS IS UPLIFTING, I PROMISE. And it might just make you switch careers. As a bookend to last week's Oceanology episode, Conservation Technologist Shah Selbe chats about saving the planet with some well-intentioned technology. Wind turbines, solar cars, and all the ways in which sensors, drones, recycled smartphones and real-time data reporting can help conserve species, spaces and communities that are threatened. Hear inspiring tales of travel, art, adventure and putting engineering to good use from a former rocket-science turned professional do-gooder.

Also discussed: crocodile astrology, fishing vests and hippo power displays.

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