Every Year, 10M Hectares of Forests Vanish-Halting Deforestation Is Our Only Hope

Every Year, 10M Hectares of Forests Vanish-Halting Deforestation Is Our Only Hope

Every year, 10 million hectares of forests are destroyed, fueling climate change and biodiversity loss. Halting deforestation could cut 4 gigatonnes of emissions annually and help meet the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C goal. Forests are not just green landscapes; they are essential allies in humanity’s fight against climate change. Yet every year, nearly 10 million hectares … Read more

China’s Tree Census Reveals 142.6 Billion Trees Using Innovative LiDAR Drones

China's Tree Census Reveals 142.6 Billion Trees Using Innovative LiDAR Drones

In a pioneering effort to assess the health and extent of its forests, China has conducted an extensive tree census, revealing a staggering total of 142.6 billion trees across the nation. This innovative study, spearheaded by Professor Qinghua Guo from Peking University’s Institute of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System, utilized advanced LiDAR (light detection and ranging) technology mounted … Read more