Forest ‘glow’ helps reveal its CO2 storage and photosynthesis capacity

Satellites are becoming increasingly important in how we monitor the Earth’s climate, greenhouse gas emissions, water levels, cloud cover, and even photosynthesis. In the first study of its kind, researchers from the University of Utah have found a way to monitor GPP and photosynthesis in evergreen forests using satellites. Forests can store large amounts of carbon and so monitoring photosynthesis is an accurate way for researchers to track global carbon levels and measure how much CO2 is being stored. The total amount of chemical energy …