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LA's Pollution, As Seen from JPL's New Carbon-Seeking Satellite

LA's Pollution, As Seen from JPL's New Carbon-Seeking Satellite

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NASA released this week what it's calling the most accurate maps that show humans' influence on Earth's carbon dioxide levels. Researchers hope the new data, centered on the Los Angeles basin, can be used to persuade lawmakers to focus on climate change.

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With carbon dioxide levels at an all-time high, the images released by NASA this week show a clear view of the pollution in the Los Angeles basin. Researchers hope it can be used to influence policy.

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