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https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-22-9215-2022
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-22-9215-2022
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18 Jul 2022
Research article |  | 18 Jul 2022

Estimated regional CO2 flux and uncertainty based on an ensemble of atmospheric CO2 inversions

Naveen Chandra, Prabir K. Patra, Yousuke Niwa, Akihiko Ito, Yosuke Iida, Daisuke Goto, Shinji Morimoto, Masayuki Kondo, Masayuki Takigawa, Tomohiro Hajima, and Michio Watanabe

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This paper is intended to accomplish two goals: (1) quantify mean and uncertainty in non-fossil-fuel CO2 fluxes estimated by inverse modeling and (2) provide in-depth analyses of regional CO2 fluxes in support of emission mitigation policymaking. CO2 flux variability and trends are discussed concerning natural climate variability and human disturbances using multiple lines of evidence.
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