News Featuring Our Research

MSU partners with NASA to learn more about trees outside of forests, August 3, 2022
https://www.morningagclips.com/msu-partners-with-nasa-to-learn-more-about-trees-outside-of-forests/
Amazon losing far more carbon from forest degradation than deforestation: Study, Feb 9, 2022
https://news.mongabay.com/2022/02/amazon-losing-far-more-carbon-from-forest-degradation-than-deforestation-study/
Hotter and drier: Deforestation and wildfires take a toll on the Amazon, July 20, 2021
https://news.mongabay.com/2021/07/hotter-and-drier-deforestation-and-wildfires-take-a-toll-on-the-amazon/
Highlighting the Importance of Trees Outside of Forests, Nov. 29, 2021
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/highlighting-the-importance-of-trees-outside-of-forests
Forest degradation exceeds deforestation rate in the Amazon, Nov. 20, 2020
https://www.ecodebate.com.br/2020/11/05/degradacao-florestal-supera-indice-de-desmatamento-na-amazonia/
Forest degradation outpaces deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon: Study, Oct. 5, 2020
https://news.mongabay.com/2020/10/forest-degradation-outpaces-deforestation-in-the-brazilian-amazon-study/
In the Amazon, forest degradation is outpacing full deforestation, Sep. 10, 2020
https://theconversation.com/in-the-amazon-forest-degradation-is-outpacing-full-deforestation-145901
The degraded Amazon is already bigger than the deforested one, Sept. 10, 2020
https://brasil.elpais.com/ciencia/2020-09-10/a-amazonia-degradada-ja-e-maior-que-a-desmatada.html
March 4 panel discussion: Forest carbon offset credits, March 3, 2020.
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79136_79237_105507_105843-551795--,00.html
In the Amazon rainforest, degradation may be a bigger threat than deforestation, Sept 14, 2020
https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2020/amazon-rainforest-degradation
NASA funds international team of MSU and African institutions for global carbon research in trees outside of forests, Dec. 2020
https://globalyouth.isp.msu.edu/news_article/22840
The ultimate agricultural practice: Q&A with organizers of World Agroforestry Congress 2019, March 20, 2019
https://news.mongabay.com/2019/03/the-ultimate-agricultural-practice-qa-with-organizers-of-world-agroforestry-congress-2019/
Looking back: Key moments that led to debut of M-231, Michigan's newest highway, May 21, 2019
https://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/2015/10/looking_back_key_moments_that.html
This company wants to regrow Earth's forests with drones, Oct. 11, 2017
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/this-company-wants-to-regrow-earths-forests-with-drones/
Amazon Deforestation: NASA Images Show the Great Rainforest Disappearing, Dec 6, 2017
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/amazon-deforestation-nasa-photos_n_1748759
Skole steps down after 10 years, Janetos is new Chair of NSF Advisory Committee, June 15,
2016
https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=138937
New, forward-thinking report addresses environmental research, education, Sept 16, 2015
https://nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=136041
​Agroforestry can ensure food security and mitigate the effects of climate change in Africa, Mar 10, 2014
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/513740
MSU researcher to lead NSF advisory committee, July 17, 2014
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/msu_researcher_to_lead_nsf_advisory_committee
MSU helps shape USDA greenhouse gas policy, Aug 1, 2014
https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2014/msu-helps-shape-usda-greenhouse-gas-policy
Taking action on climate now is key for Michigan's future, Aug. 12, 2013
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/joyce_penner_and_david_skole_taking_action_on_climate_now_is_key_for_michig
MSU, ARD Tetra Tech and the Government of India Capture USAID $14M Award, Sept. 20, 2012
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/msu_ard_tetra_tech_and_the_government_of_india_capture_usaid_14m_award
Helping India manage forests, reduce greenhouse gasses, Oct 4, 2012
https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2012/helping-india-manage-forests-reduce-greenhouse-gasses
This is what four decades of Amazon deforestation looks like. (Spoiler: It’s bad), August 2012
https://grist.org/article/this-is-what-four-decades-of-amazon-deforestation-looks-like-spoiler-its-bad/
Agro-forestry study may open carbon market to poor, May 2009.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-carbon-unep/agro-forestry-study-may-open-carbon-market-to-poor-idUSTRE54A3MH20090511
MSU researchers link carbon markets and tree-planting to fight poverty, protect the Earth, June 26, 2009
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/606676
MSUToday InStudio: Climate Change Interview, Big Ten Network, Oct. 12, 2012
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJEavHgnJPE
Research to Fight Poverty and Protect the Environment Honored for Five Years of Outstanding Work, July 20, 2010
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/research_to_fight_poverty_and_protect_the_environment_honored_for_five_year
Carbon assessment project grows under U.N. umbrella, May 12, 2009
https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2009/carbon-assessment-project-grows-under-un-umbrella
United Nations official brings international engagement discussion to MSU, Oct. 22, 2009
https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2009/united-nations-official-brings-international-engagement-discussion-to-msu
Research Links Carbon Markets and Tree Planting to Slow Global Warming, Fight Poverty, Aug. 3, 2009
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/research_links_carbon_markets_and_tree_planting_to_slow_global_warming_figh
Michigan State University: Attacking global poverty, climate change with carbon power, Aug 13, 2009
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QvTjpopSmw
​Improved Monitoring of Rainforests Helps Pierce Haze of Deforestation, April 2007
http://www.dpi.inpe.br/gilberto/press/science_monitoring27apr2007.pdf
MSU goes greener in joining Chicago Climate Exchange, Nov. 14, 2006
https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2006/msu-goes-greener-in-joining-chicago-climate-exchange
New Environmental Report Released at Biocomplexity in the Environment Meeting, Mar 15, 2005.
https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=103113
Impact from rainforest greenhouse gasses may not be as great as thought, study shows, Jan. 20, 2000
https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2000/impact-from-rainforest-greenhouse-gasses-may-not-be-as-great-as-thought-study-shows