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See where the planet's carbon dioxide comes from

NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio has released three striking videos depicting the global distribution of carbon dioxide emissions and absorption in 2021. The visualizations reveal the significant contribution of industrialized countries' fossil fuel burning to greenhouse gas levels. While natural carbon sinks can only absorb half of the emissions, urgent action from governments is necessary to mitigate the climate crisis and prevent further damage.