(US) Carbon dioxide emissions map released on Google Earth

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http://news.uns.purdue.edu/x/2009a/090219GurneyVulcan.html

February 19, 2009

Carbon dioxide emissions map released on Google Earth

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - A new high-resolution, interactive map of U.S. carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels is now available on Google Earth.

With a few clicks on Google Earth, anyone can now view pollution from factories, power plants, roadways, and residential and commercial areas for their state, county or per capita. Individuals also can easily see how their county compares to others across the nation.

A team led by scientists at Purdue University developed the maps and system, named Vulcan after the Roman god of fire. The system quantifies all of the carbon dioxide emissions that result from burning fossil fuels such as coal and gasoline. It is available at http://www.purdue.edu/eas/carbon/vulcan/GEarth/

Kevin Gurney, who leads the project, said Vulcan helps demystify the connection between fossil fuel use and climate change.

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