The next generation of environmental intelligence: Why high-resolution satellite imagery must power our planet’s future

Imagine trying to spot an object just 30 centimeters wide from hundreds of kilometers above Earth. Years ago, I remember when “satellite view” meant blurry green blobs on a screen. Now, we can see individual trees, cars and even shadows cast by buildings. We finally have the power to witness our planet as it truly is: scarred, altering and astonishingly interconnected. It’s a turning point in how we see, understand and ultimately protect our planet.