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Carbon Observatory To Monitor Greenhouse Gas From Space

By Geoff Brumfiel
Published July 1, 2014 at 5:09 AM EDT
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NASA is preparing to launch a new satellite to observe carbon dioxide from space. The satellite could revolutionize our understanding of where this greenhouse gas comes from and where it goes.

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Geoff Brumfiel
Geoff Brumfiel works as a senior editor and correspondent on NPR's science desk. His editing duties include science and space, while his reporting focuses on the intersection of science and national security.
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