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Mobile apps turn Arctic community observations into climate data
Original: How mobile apps are turning Arctic community observations into climate data
Arctic residents are using mobile apps to record local observations such as ice conditions, weather and wildlife, which are then converted into usable climate data for researchers. The approach pairs Indigenous and community knowledge with scientists' needs, helping fill monitoring gaps in remote northern regions where instrument coverage is sparse. It highlights a growing role for citizen-collected data in Arctic climate research.
Why now: Interest in community-based monitoring is growing as Arctic climate change outpaces conventional scientific observation networks.
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