Seeing carbon dioxide emissions through the trees

Atmospheric observations can quantify anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions, but variability in net land carbon exchange delays the detection of changes. Now, research improves understanding of this variability and allows earlier detection of emissions changes.

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Atmospheric observations provide quantification of anthropogenic CO2 emissions, but the detection of changes is delayed by variability in net land carbon exchange. New research improves understanding of this variability and enables earlier detection of emissions changes.