Greenhouse Gas Emission: Sources, Monitoring and Control (2nd Edition)

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue is a follow-up of the first Special Issue entitled “Greenhouse Gas Emission: Sources, Monitoring and Control” (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/atmosphere/special_issues/236IE535N2) published in Atmosphere and will cover all aspects of Greenhouse Gas Emission.

The contemporary rise in atmospheric greenhouse gases (GHGs) starkly contrasts the goals of the Paris Agreement, underscoring an immediate need for robust action. In recent years, innovations in GHG monitoring have expanded from terrestrial stations to sophisticated satellite platforms, offering unprecedented spatial and temporal granularity. These advancements pave the way for a nuanced understanding of emissions, encompassing urban centers to vast global landscapes.

Yet, it is the control and mitigation strategies that stand as pivotal game changers in our quest to neutralize GHG emissions. Rapid technological breakthroughs are driving tangible reductions in anthropogenic emissions from sectors like power plants, mining, and fossil fuel industries. These range from carbon capture and storage techniques to fuel-switching and efficiency improvements. Biogenic sources, such as wetlands, though historically underemphasized, are now in the spotlight with emerging, sustainable management practices.

However, while we celebrate these advancements, a critical eye is essential. Many new methodologies need stringent validation against uncertainty metrics and scalability challenges. A single solution, no matter how groundbreaking, will not suffice. A synergistic approach, marrying state-of-the-art monitoring with diverse control measures and informed policies, offers the most promising route. Such an integrated strategy not only promises to reduce the global GHG burden but does so in a pragmatic, cost-effective manner, bringing us closer to a climate-neutral future.

Dr. Pengfei Li
Dr. Liqiang Wang
Dr. Jingzhao Lu
Guest Editors

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