The EU is putting the digital Earth into orbit in the fight against climate change

A software model of the Earth designed to simulate and monitor environmental risks while looking for ways to mitigate climate change began its monitoring and prediction mission on Monday, the European Commission said. The Destination Earth initiative has resulted in a digital model of the planet to simulate natural phenomena using an "unprecedented amount of data," according to its website.

The model combines climate science with artificial intelligence powered by supercomputers, including the LUMI computer located in Kajaani, Finland, where the inauguration ceremony took place. (More on phys.org)