15 years of carbon dioxide emissions on Earth mapped
Friday, September 12, 2014 - 03:31
in Earth & Climate
Scientists have developed a new approach to estimate carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels -- one that provides crucial information to policymakers. Called the 'Fossil Fuel Data Assimilation System,' this system was used to quantify 15 years of carbon dioxide emissions, every hour, for the entire planet -- down to the city scale. Until now, scientists have estimated greenhouse gas emissions at courser scales or used less reliable techniques.