Interlinking Land Use Change, Carbon Emissions, and Surface Temperature in the Palakkad Gap of Western Ghats: Insights for Climate Resilience and Sustainability
Key Points
Surface temperature increases correlate with carbon emissions due to land use change, indicating environmental stress in the Palakkad Gap.
Key metrics show a significant rise in surface temperature by 2.1 degrees Celsius linked to high carbon emissions over the past decade.
Observational analysis of land use trends and emissions in the Western Ghats highlights critical environmental linkages.
Implications underscore the need for sustainable practices to mitigate carbon emissions and foster climate resilience.
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