Sewage from space and urban heat islands: how location data can help tackle ecological crises

Using satellite imagery and AI, Ordnance Survey is pioneering new techniques to help the world’s fight against climate changeWe typically think of mapping and location data as something that helps our days run more smoothly – from navigating journeys with your smartphone or satnav to using ride-sharing and food delivery apps. But there is more to location data than making our lives more convenient: one key use is helping to sustain life itself by assisting humanity’s efforts to