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Why Monitoring Emissions from Permafrost Matters
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Why Monitoring Emissions from Permafrost Matters

NASA aerial campaigns monitor the gases leaking from Alaskan permafrost for signs of change.

Published Apr 12, 2016

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Megacities Carbon Project
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Megacities Carbon Project

Scientists know cities are major emitters of greenhouse gases, but tracking emissions remains a challenge.

Published Nov 11, 2015

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Permafrost Becoming a Carbon Source Instead of a Sink
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Permafrost Becoming a Carbon Source Instead of a Sink

As global and regional warming continues, winter emissions of carbon dioxide from Arctic lands are offsetting what plants absorb in the summer.

Published Nov 19, 2019

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Satellite Detects Human Contribution to Atmospheric CO2
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Satellite Detects Human Contribution to Atmospheric CO2

Measurements from OCO-2 will provide a baseline for monitoring changes in emissions.

Published Nov 17, 2016

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Global Green Up Slows Warming
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Global Green Up Slows Warming

Scientists say the world would be even warmer if not for a surge in plant growth.

Published Feb 18, 2020

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The Rise and Fall of SO<sub>2</sub> Over Aruba
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The Rise and Fall of SO2 Over Aruba

Emissions maps tell the story of global oil markets.

Published Mar 22, 2017

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Taking Stock of 2014 Fire Emissions
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Taking Stock of 2014 Fire Emissions

In a year when global fire emissions were average, Canada and Indonesia endured unusually active fire seasons, while South America and equatorial Africa saw less burning than usual.

Published Aug 11, 2015

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Detergent-like Molecule Recycles Itself in Atmosphere
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Detergent-like Molecule Recycles Itself in Atmosphere

Hydroxyl radicals are critical for offsetting concentrations of methane in the air.

Published Dec 8, 2018

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