Intro to Ground Truth
Ground Truth is a publication documenting our journey to make environmental data free and transparent.
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What Hayek Taught Us About Nature
I’m suggesting that public analysis of free and open environmental information leads to optimized outcomes, just as it does with market prices and government policy.
Weekly News Roundup📰
Imagine a world where farmers are in the driver’s seat of their own sustainability efforts—rewarded for greener practices and better equipped to meet global demands. 🌱
Sahel's Green Revolution: Local Farmers Strike Back 🌱🌍
This study reveals how, with the right tools, data, and knowledge, we can rewrite the future of food security and climate resilience in the Sahel. 🌱
Strategic Restoration as Climate Solutions 🌲🌎
"The opportunity for low-cost reforestation appears much more plentiful than previously thought"
Data Fixers: The Scientific Method of Investigating Deforestation
"We can craft unique narratives, find stories we wouldn’t uncover otherwise, discover hidden facts, and challenge exaggerated or completely false official versions" Luiz writes. Many environmentalists argue that this is critical for preserving Brazil's endangered rainforests.
Mangrove Carbon Storage: Are We Getting the Numbers Right? 🌍
The problem is, this method tends to overestimate carbon storage, especially in the rich, peaty sediments of mangroves, due to error propagation.
🌳 Opening the Data Gates: How The UN Believes Transparent Forest Data Can Drive Climate Action
Transparent and accessible forest data is essential not only for monitoring progress but also for building trust among nations and ensuring that climate goals are met.
Rwanda's Trees: A Pathway to Net Zero Emissions 🌍
Rwanda can increase its carbon capture capacity, potentially offsetting up to 80% of its national emissions by 2050.
🌿 Eucalyptus vs. Pine: Who’s the Real Water Hog? 🌲💦
The key takeaway? The idea that Eucalyptus is a water hog might just be a myth. 🚫💦