New High-Resolution Dataset Maps U.S. Carbon Emissions at Unprecedented Detail
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Summary
Researchers have released the fourth version of Vulcan, a comprehensive dataset that maps CO2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion across the United States at an extremely detailed scale. This data is crucial for climate change mitigation efforts, especially as federal tracking faces threats under the Trump administration. The dataset provides precise emissions data down to individual facilities and road segments, enabling better policy decisions and accountability for major polluters.
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The U.S. taxpayers have a right to this data.
This latest version of Vulcan provides emissions data at a resolution of 1 kilometer, down from the previous 10-kilometer resolution, allowing researchers to pinpoint emissions from individual power plants, factories, and even road segments.
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