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We have the satellite data to show climate change is real. Now what?

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Since 1972 , Landsat Earth Observation satellites have been providing scientists and policy makers with up to date data on a range of features of Earth 's surface.

Research has shown human activities are indeed the primary drivers of climate change.

One pathway forward, suggests Karen Jones , a Senior Policy Analyst at the Center for Space Policy , is increasing accountability.

Freely available, open-source data encourages involved parties to be transparent and to cooperate with regulators.

By 2050 , global energy demand is expected to grow by 50% , while the COP26 climate agreements have us reaching not zero by 2050 .

How will we power the future? That's the ultimate question. This article is part of a special series by Space.com in honor of World Space Week 2024 .