More logging, deforestation may better serve climate in some areas

Thursday, December 5, 2013 - 14:01 in Earth & Climate

Replacing forests with snow-covered meadows may provide greater climatic and economic benefits than if trees are left standing in some regions, according to a Dartmouth College study that for the first time puts a dollar value on snow's ability to reflect the sun's energy.

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