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The agriculture sector faces a dual challenge: to feed an ever-growing population and to reduce its impact on the ecosystem, i.e., to do so in a sustainable manner. In this context, artificial intelligence (AI) has great potential to improve agricultural…

In construction, the term “uralite” has traditionally been associated with the use of asbestos-containing fiber cement. Despite its omnipresence in real estate parks around the world, science has demonstrated the risk it poses to health. Once its useful life has…

Digital mapping is a fundamental tool for understanding environmental challenges and making informed decisions that promote sustainable development. Although mapping seemed to be a dying discipline, paradigm shifts around sustainability have highlighted its importance. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics…

Did you know that the extraction of natural resources and their processing is responsible for the loss of more than 90% of biodiversity? To mitigate these effects, we must understand the interactions between the elements that make up cities and…

Spain generates 22 million tons of garbage per year.Correctly treating this waste is vital to prevent risks to human health, water, soil and air. In short, a necessity to make cities liveable places. The European Commission is clear in the…

In the current context of drought, it is natural to ask if we can prevent forest fires. The data is alarming: in 2022, Spain tripled the average number of forest fires in the last two decades, with more than 310,000…

With questions about CO2 absorption maps? Below we will explain everything about this tool, backed by geospatial technology, it is revolutionizing the way we understand and manage carbon dioxide emissions. What are CO2 absorption maps? CO2 Absorption Maps are cartographic…

Have you ever wondered why the top layer of the earth seems to fade over time? The answer lies in a natural phenomenon and, in many cases, accelerated by human activity: soil erosion. What is soil erosion Soil erosion consists…

At agforest , we are committed to innovation and sustainability, and in this blog post, we explain how our satellite-based geospatial technology revolutionizes air quality monitoring in Spain. We will delve into current regulations, the challenges and how our solutions…