The production of carbon dioxide is one of the highly debated topics of our time. For someone who doesn't delve too deeply into it, imagining the full impact of the problem can be challenging. The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has recently attempted to visually represent all emissions in stunning animations.

NASA visualizes emissions

In its videos, NASA relies on data from 2021. There are four colors used to represent the main sources of carbon dioxide. Fossil fuels are depicted in orange, biomass burning in red, terrestrial ecosystems in green, and ocean ecosystems in blue.

The map also features a dotted pattern to distinguish carbon sinks, such as forests, which absorb a significant portion of the emitted carbon dioxide. Without them, the consequences of carbon dioxide production would be catastrophic.

The animations are impressive and alarming

NASA has created several individual animations, each focusing on a specific part of our planet. This allows us to gain insights into North and South America, Europe with Africa, China, Australia, and the rest of the world.

The videos are highly detailed and provide a wealth of interesting information. For the general public, they serve as a great way to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the topic and to encourage greater interest in the issue.