Researchers at the University of Utah have developed new tools to track carbon storage in Arctic and boreal regions. By analyzing satellite data and LiDAR measurements, the team created a high-resolution biomass map covering 40 years of ecological change to determine if these northern forests remain carbon sinks or are becoming carbon sources. The study provides a critical guide for choosing between various satellite datasets, reducing uncertainty in national carbon accounting. This data helps policymakers and scientists better understand how wildfires, drought, and warming temperatures impact the global carbon balance.
