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NASA’s Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) provides long-term data records that can help with climate research.
Green Harvest in South Korean Waters
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On a Changing Planet, NASA Goes Green
Each year, NASA reports its progress in several key sustainability efforts.