NASA laser tech reveals climate impact on tropical forest canopies

NOVA: Secrets of the Forest

Wednesday, April 16 at 8 p.m.  Can forests help cool the planet? Follow scientists through spectacular landscapes as they study complex networks of trees, fungi, and creatures large and small – all in a quest to tackle the twin threats of climate change and species extinction. Our world is changing. What we do today defines us and our future. Arizona PBS brings you stories that matter, groundbreaking science from top experts and real solutions. …

Lower canopies show struggle for tropical forests — Harvard Gazette

Science & Tech Lower canopies show struggle for tropical forests Clea Simon Harvard Correspondent April 7, 2025 4 min read NASA technology guides scientists as they track health of ‘Earth’s lungs’ With their ability to store carbon, forests are often considered the lungs of the Earth, but they are vulnerable to the world’s ills, too. A new study, using NASA laser technology from the International S…

NASA laser tech reveals climate impact on tropical forest canopies

With their ability to store carbon, forests are often considered the lungs of the Earth, but they are vulnerable to the world's ills, too. A new study, using NASA laser technology from the International Space Station, reveals the impact of climate change on global tropical forests with greater depth and breadth than ever before.

Research: Logged Forests Can Thrive, While Palm Oil Leaves Little Alive

Research: Logged Forests Can Thrive, While Palm Oil Leaves Little Alive | A comprehensive study by the University of Oxford reveals that while selective logging alters tropical forest structures, converting these areas into oil palm plantations inflicts more severe and cumulative environmental damage, particularly to biodiversity. The landmark research underscores the importance of preserving and restoring logged forests instead of repurposing t…