Skytruth

SkyTruth is a non-profit organization based in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. They employ 26 people and generate revenue exceeding $10,000. SkyTruth focuses on using satellite imagery, big data, and innovative technologies to expose environmentally damaging activities. Their services are geared towards conservationists, policymakers, journalists, researchers, and activists. The organization provides free access to their data and analyses, empowering individuals and organizations to hold polluters accountable and drive environmental protection. SkyTruth has a history of impactful projects, including their partnership with Google and Oceana to launch Global Fishing Watch, a platform for tracking vessel activity at sea. They were also instrumental in revealing the true extent of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies like machine learning and cloud computing, SkyTruth continuously develops new ways to analyze vast amounts of satellite imagery, identifying changes and potential environmental harm. For more information about SkyTruth and their work, visit their website at skytruth.org.