Worrying video shows CO2 from US pouring into atmosphere

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🗞️ Driving the news: NASA has released a high-resolution model visualizing how carbon dioxide (CO2) circulates across the globe, highlighting major emission sources like the US and China
• The model shows CO2 concentrations shifting with weather patterns, daily cycles, and localized events such as industrial activity and forest fires

🔭 The context: The model, part of NASA's Goddard Earth Observing System (GEOS), provides an unprecedented level of detail—128 times higher resolution than typical weather models and 500 times more precise than standard climate models
• It underscores the complex and interconnected nature of global carbon emissions

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Understanding CO2 flows is crucial for policymakers and scientists working to address climate change
• The visualization reveals the global spread of emissions and highlights the urgency of reducing carbon outputs, especially as 2023 was recorded as the hottest year on record

⏭️ What's next: The model will help refine strategies for monitoring and mitigating carbon emissions
• It serves as a critical tool for tracking progress toward climate goals and understanding the impact of human activities on the planet

💬 One quote: "You see here how everything is interconnected by these different weather patterns," said climate scientist Lesley Ott from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center

📈 One stat: The concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere has nearly doubled since the industrial era, reaching 427 parts per million in May 2024

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