Notes
vital 不可欠な;
enhance 高める, 向上させる;
orbit 軌道
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A new satellite, Earthcare, created by Europe and Japan, has been launched to explore how clouds affect the Earth’s climate. It carries four advanced tools to closely examine clouds and their impact on global warming. The satellite took 20 years and €850 million to develop. It will help improve our understanding of climate and weather by observing how clouds reflect sunlight or keep heat on Earth. The project is vital for enhancing climate models and understanding changes in the atmosphere. Earthcare is expected to provide significant insights but has a limited operational life due to its low orbit. (Read the original article at https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyddezqrlmvo)
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