Long-Term Observation Insights

The Keeling Curve Foundation provides Insights into long-term observations (LTOs). Read on to learn more about applications of LTOs in various fields of cutting-edge research, their contribution to permanent earth-based datasets that reveal changes over time, and their use in climate solutions and policy.

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LTOs in the Ocean

Coupling Historical Proxy Data with Instrumental Records in the Great Barrier Reef Reveals Highest Ocean Heat in 400 Years | Henley et al. 2024

LTOs in the Ocean

LTOs in Policy

The Critical Role of Long-Term Environmental Studies in Informing Policy | Hughes et al. 2017

LTOs in Policy

LTOs in Nature-Based Solutions

Establishing an Evidentiary Basis for Nature-Based Climate Solutions | Novick et al. 2024

LTOs in Nature-Based Solutions

LTOs: Protecting Critical Datasets

Protecting Long-Term Datasets with World Heritage Status | Rosi et al. 2022, 2023

LTOs: Protecting Critical Datasets

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The Critical Role of Long-Term Environmental Studies in Informing Policy | Hughes et al. 2017

Long-term ecological and environmental studies (LTEES) play a crucial role in informing environmental policy decisions. The analysis by Hughes et al. (2017) highlights the disproportionate representation and value placed on LTEES in reports written to guide policy making compared to their representation in the general scientific literature.