Space-laser AI maps forest carbon in minutes—a game-changer for climate science

ScienceDaily
Jun 14, 2025, 3:42 am57 pts
A pioneering study reveals how archaeologists' satellite tools can be repurposed to tackle climate change. By using AI and satellite LiDAR imagery from NASA and ESA, researchers have found a faster, more accurate way to map forest biomass critical for tracking carbon. This innovative fusion of space tech and…

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