Dartmouth Forest Reflectivity Study (IMAGE)

Dartmouth College

Dartmouth Forest Reflectivity Study

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A Dartmouth-led study finds that high altitude forests with slow-growing trees and frequent snowfall may be more valuable without trees, allowing the cleared landscape to reflect rather than absorb the sun's energy.

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