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NASA's High-Resolution Video Maps Global CO2 Emissions

New visualization reveals intricate patterns of carbon dioxide movement from January to March 2020, highlighting major emission sources and their global impact.

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NASA CO2 Visualization
This screenshot is from NASA's new global CO2 visualization. Image Credit: NASA/SVS

Overview

  • The video uses billions of data points from satellites and ground sources to track CO2 flow.
  • High-resolution model shows emissions from power plants, fires, and transportation in unprecedented detail.
  • Emissions in the US, China, and South Asia are primarily from industrial activities and vehicles.
  • In Africa and South America, CO2 mainly comes from forest fires and land clearing.
  • The visualization underscores the interconnectedness of global CO2 emissions and their effects.