The video shows concentrations of CO2 moving globally, with the US and China as top emitters. It allows zooming in to see emissions from power plants, fires, and cities.
Scientists aim to understand the interactions of CO2 sources using detailed data. The visualization reveals interconnectedness through various weather patterns impacting the planet.
Human activities like industries, power plants, and vehicles drive CO2 emissions in the US and China, while controlled fires contribute significantly in Africa and South America.
The mesmerizing CO2 emission pattern in the visualization comes from fires fluctuating throughout the day, alongside plants absorbing and releasing CO2 during photosynthesis.
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