Satellite-based early-warning networks and thermal mapping grids for wildfire detection are considered by economists to be public goods. The £145 million 'Ignis-Alert' satellite constellation and threat grid is one of several environmental security infrastructure projects funded under the government’s technology investment programme. This network protects 14,000 rural properties and 1,800 agricultural and commercial forestry operations from catastrophic forest fire damage.
Evaluate the case for government provision of goods and services such as the 'Ignis-Alert' early-warning network.
