Analyzing the Relationship Between Deforestation and Climate Change Using Satellite Data
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.54489/ijcim.v4i2.503Keywords:
Deforestation, Climate change, Satellite data, Remote sensing, Greenhouse gasAbstract
Deforestation and climate change are two interdependent factors lying at the foundation of global ecosystems and human societies. In this research, the link between climate change and deforestation is searched by employing high-resolution satellite data and advanced analytic methods. Deforestation rates are quantified, changes in land use are assessed, and the emission of greenhouse gases over time is monitored using satellite imagery and remote sensing data. Also, the study examines the thermal variations and precipitation patterns on a regional and global scale as well as carbon recruitment capabilities in the affected areas. Moreover, this research paper makes a thorough analysis of how deforestation activities cause global climate changes by integrating different metrics derived from satellite data and climate models. The results underline the importance of forest conservation in the fight against climate change and put forward practical proposals for the development of policies and land use sustainable practices. The ultimate objective of this study is to create a better understanding of the complex interactions between climate change and deforestation, thus creating a basis for addressing in a data-driven way such challenges as the ones that affect our planet on a global level.
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