1.987 gigawatts (GWs) of wind energy currently being produced in Missouri. According to TNC’s Site Renewables Right tool, Missouri has the potential to produce a range of 42-71 GWs of low-impact wind energy. Siting wind and solar energy right helps protect wildlife, mitigate risks and accelerates deployment.
11,416.8 acres of woodlands and forests in Missouri owned by TNC. Increased land management and stewardship of Missouri’s woodlands and forests will increase their ability to store and sequester carbon, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
24,325 estimated annual metric tons (MT/yr) of carbon sequestration from TNC’s Dunn Ranch Prairie. A goal of our Climate Resilience strategy is to offset 100% of the carbon footprint of our staff, trustees and membership (estimated at 600,000 MT/yr) through our conservation work across the state.
“Having more policy tools that facilitate and expedite Missouri’s energy transition to more renewable energy is critical. The recent passage of securitization legislation provides a financing mechanism to support this transition and is an important step forward toward a more sustainable future.” —Ashok Gupta, Senior Energy Economist, NRDC Climate & Clean Energy Program
LEARN MORE about our Climate Resilience strategy at nature.org/moclimate
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