Uzoma & Adeniyi (2024): Projected impact of carbon dioxide (CO2) removal from the atmosphere on radiative flux over West Africa
E K Uzoma, M O Adeniyi IN: Journal of Earth System Science, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12040-024-02408-x
In this paper, the impact of CO2 removal on radiative flux at the TOA and surface over West Africa is investigated. A decrease in TOA downwelling shortwave radiations across the periods is simulated, signifying a reduction in warming at the TOA within latitude 14°N and above. Reduction in warming is projected in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali in the period 2020–2049 as TOA upwelling longwave radiation increased in these locations. Significant changes are projected more under clear sky conditions than cloudy. Removal of 1.13 ppm/yr (8.81 Gigatonnes of CO2 per year), 2.23 ppm/yr (17.39 Gigatonnes of CO2 per year), and 3.50 ppm/yr (27.30 Gigatonnes of CO2 per year) is projected for the periods 2020–2049, 2040–2069, and 2071–2100, respectively.