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https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-25-555-2025
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-25-555-2025
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21 Jan 2025
Research article |  | 21 Jan 2025

Comparing space-based to reported carbon monoxide emission estimates for Europe's iron and steel plants

Gijs Leguijt, Joannes D. Maasakkers, Hugo A. C. Denier van der Gon, Arjo J. Segers, Tobias Borsdorff, Ivar R. van der Velde, and Ilse Aben

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The production of steel coincides with large emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants including carbon monoxide. European facilities are required to report their emissions, which are estimated using a variety of methods. We evaluate these estimates using carbon monoxide concentrations measured via satellite. We find generally good agreement between our values and those reported but also identify some uncertainties, showing that satellites can provide insights into these emissions.
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