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age, there has been a concentration increase of CO
2
of about 25%, from about 280
parts per million to over 370 parts per million. Scientific studies indicate that CO
2
is one of several gases that trap heat near the surface of the Earth. These gases
are known as greenhouse gases [1]. Figure 1.1 shows the global greenhouse gas cycle.
Many scientists have concluded that substantial increases in the abundance of CO
2
will generate an increase in the Earth’s surface temperature. Historical records pro-
vide evidence of this trend, which is often called global warming. Current research
indicates that continuing increases in atmospheric CO
2
may modify the environ-
ment in a variety of ways. These changes may impact ocean currents, the jet stream
and rain patterns. Some parts of the Earth might actually cool while the average
temperature increases. Thus, a more correct term for this phenomenon is climate
change. CO
2
can enter the atmosphere from a variety of sources. Some sources are
natural, such as rotting plants, forest fires and ordinary breathing. Human activities
augment the emission of CO
2
into the atmosphere. Automobiles, factories and home
heating units burn fossil fuels such as oil, coal and natural gas. Burning these fossil
fuels releases CO
2
into the atmosphere. Other natural processes remove CO
2
from
the atmosphere. Plants use sunlight to photosynthesize CO
2
and water into sugar
and other carbohydrates. The oceans also absorb atmospheric CO
2
. Sea creatures
incorporate the CO
2
dissolved in sea water into their shells. After the death of these
creatures, their shells fall to the bottom of the ocean. Over time, these sediments
form carbonate rocks. Processes that absorb CO
2
from the atmosphere are often
referred to as sinks. The complete process of CO
2
exchange is known as the carbon
cycle [1].
In order to improve the understanding of the carbon cycle, the Carbon Dioxide
Information Analysis Center of the U. S. Department of Energy tracks and monitors
CO
2
emissions from a global network of ground-based sites. This network provides
a tremendous amount of insight into the global abundance of CO
2
and its variability
of changes in seasons [1].
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