Land use and cover change (LUCC) profoundly impacts the carbon cycle and carbon storage. Under the goal of “carbon neutrality”, studying the mechanisms linking LUCC with terrestrial ecosystem carbon storage is of significant importance for ecological protection and regional development. Using the central Shanxi urban agglomeration as a case study, this research employs various quantitative models based on land cover data to analyze changes in LUCC and carbon storage from 2000 to 2035. The study scientifically explores the impact of the spatia...