
In the ongoing battle against climate change, quantifying the carbon locked within trees is essential for tracking the effectiveness of our mitigation efforts. A new study presents a method for estimating above-ground carbon (AGC) at an individual tree level, especially in semi-arid regions, by utilizing very high-resolution (VHR) satellite imagery coupled with machine learning algorithms. This approach offers a more precise tool for measuring carbon sequestration, which is critical for climate adaptation and land management strategies on a global scale.