energyPlants And Animals

The Brief Overview

NASA satellites keep an eye on Earth’s water and air—which are essential for life on Earth. Some satellites can monitor plant health, too.

What Can Trees Tell Us About Climate Change?

10 Interesting Things About Ecosystems
Coral Bleaching
What Is Ocean Acidification?
Why Does NASA Care About Food?

NASA Missions Studying Plants

ECOSTRESS

GEDI

Landsat

NISAR

PACE

SMAP

Suomi NPP

For Educators

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How Does Climate Change Affect the Ocean?
How Do We Know the Climate Is Changing?
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