Here is an interesting article that says Japan has launched a satellite that can monitor GHG emissions etc. Very cool to have more access to such information now. This "global" venture lead me to think about some comments made by a previous professor about how sustainability and globalilization are somewhat opposite concepts. Perhaps I misunderstood my prof but I have to disagree.

I believe in globalization and the exchange of ideas and technology. I believe in learning about other countries and their customs. I think it is useful for communication and cooperation. I believe in order to understand the processes involved in climate change and try to counteract it the world needs to work together. The launching of this new satellite is one step towards both. It might be a small step but a move in the right direction nonetheless.