Study of climate change goes high-tech

Article Abstract:

The use of the 3-D imaging technology to calculate carbon uptake rapidly is discussed. Analysis of the amount of carbon dioxide contributing to global climate change, absorption of carbon dioxide by the forest are some of the aspects that can be studied with the new method.

Scientists, Evaluation, Technology application, Climatic changes, Climate change, Imaging systems, Imaging

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Fair trade: Ranchers bank on conservation

Article Abstract:

Grassbanking is a tool where the ranchers can trade something of monetary value to the grassbank owners. The mixed-grass prairie of Montana's Matador ranch is also a proving ground for a conservation tool that is already producing a strong ripple effect across the West.

Administration of Conservation Programs, Endangered Species, Protection and preservation, Ranches, Ranchers

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Accounting for nature

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The businesslike approach adopted to rescue nature by The Nature Conservancy by measuring the potential profits of conservation is discussed. The importance of quantifying progress to galvanize public support is described.

California, Biologists, Nature conservation, Central Valley Project (California)

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