How much CO2 does a forest absorb? Aerial lasers can find out

Japan energy group Eneos offers new way to generate carbon credits from woodland

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Forests big and small cover two-thirds of Japan. (Photo by Aya Onishi)

NAOYUKI TOYAMA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- A new effort could help expand the use of carbon credits in Japan by easing the task of gauging how much carbon dioxide is absorbed by forests.

Top Japanese oil refiner Eneos is partnering with surveyor Pasco to take aerial measurements via laser.

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