West Virginia University researchers, led by assistant professor Steve Kannenberg, are using artificial intelligence to rapidly access critical data on ecosystem health, allowing for swift responses to events like droughts and wildfires. With support from the National Science Foundation, AI is being integrated into local monitoring sensors to track ecosystem health in near real time. Given the constant exchange of carbon, water, and energy between ecosystems and the atmosphere globally, monitoring their responses to events such as rain, drought, or fire is crucial for effective climate solutions.
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