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.