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US Loses a Football Field of Forest Every 2 Minutes

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Briefings

A new U.S. Forest Monitor satellite system tracks forest loss, revealing the U.S. loses 350,000 acres annually, equivalent to one football field every two minutes. This loss releases 2.3 billion metric tons of CO2 annually, representing significant carbon emissions and lost potential storage.

Key points

• The U.S. Forest Monitor satellite system tracks forest loss using satellite imagery.
• The United States loses 350,000 acres of forest land per year.

Context

The U.S. Forest Monitor is a newly launched satellite tracking system designed to document forest loss over time using satellite imagery.

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The evidence is limited to the specific findings of 350,000 acres lost annually and the associated CO2 emissions. No historical data, regional breakdowns, or future projections are included in the provided source.

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