Environmental Monitoring: Challenges and Innovations

This lecture discusses the importance of environmental monitoring, focusing on the risks of chemical exposure and the impact of environmental changes on health and biodiversity. It explores traditional monitoring methods, such as sampling and satellite remote sensing, and highlights recent advances in sampling techniques, analysis methods, and data interpretation. The lecture also delves into the integration of biology into monitoring systems, showcasing projects like Envirobots and marine buoys. By incorporating biological sensors, researchers aim to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of environmental monitoring, paving the way for more effective pollution detection and risk assessment.