NASA’s Earth Minute: Gas Problem

Greenhouse gases are vital to life on Earth, but the growing concentration of certain gases, such as carbon dioxide, is throwing the planet’s delicate balance out of whack. NASA is on the case, studying carbon dioxide on a global scale and its effects on our weather and climate. :::LEARN MORE::: Key Indicators: Carbon Dioxide Concentration #co2 The Carbon Cycle Graphic: The Relentless Rise of Carbon Dioxide The Keeling Curve Quiz: Carbon Dioxide Carbon Dioxide and NASA’s OCO-2 Mission :::NASA MISSIONS & RESEARCH::: OCO-2 - Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 AIRS - Atmospheric Infrared Sounder MODIS - Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer CAR