The ins and outs of carbon in the air

Join Professor Heather Graven, Professor of Climate Physics, to discover how carbon moves through our atmosphere and uncover the impact of the gases shaping our climate.

Please register to attend in person. A live stream link for online attendance is available on this page.Ìý

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 17 June!

911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ Inaugurals are term-time lectures that celebrate our newest Professors, recognising their academic journey and showcasing their research

Abstract

The buildup of carbon dioxide and methane in Earth’s atmosphere is driving global climate change, but what exactly are the sources of carbon dioxide and methane going into the air? How are natural processes removing carbon dioxide and methane out of the air? Do estimates of emissions based on economic data for fossil fuel burning, agriculture and other processes match the changesÌýobservedÌýin the air?

Biography

Heather Graven is a Professor of Climate Physics at 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ whose research investigates emissions and removals of carbon dioxide and methane. In her inaugural lecture she will discuss how atmospheric measurements of carbon dioxide and methane concentrations and their isotopic composition can be used to evaluate emissions and removals on urban to global scales.

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