Carbon Stored in the Community
What does this measure?
This indicator measures the total carbon stored in different parts of the environment across various New York counties and the state as a whole for 2024. The data, which is categorized into above-ground, below-ground, and soil carbon, highlights the capacity of these regions to function as carbon sinks—an important aspect of climate change mitigation efforts.
Summary Statement
The data shows that Ulster and Sullivan counties have the highest carbon storage among the listed counties, while Rockland and Putnam have the lowest. The majority of the carbon storage across all regions is found in the soil, followed by above-ground vegetation and then below-ground roots.
Source