Climate Scientist Identifies Significant Errors in Global Emissions Database, Raising Concerns Over Policy Implications
A study conducted by Northern Arizona University has revealed that the Climate TRACE database, co-founded by former Vice President Al Gore, significantly underestimates vehicle carbon dioxide emissions in urban areas by an average of 70%. The research, led by Professor Kevin Gurney, compared the Climate TRACE data with the Vulcan database, which is calibrated to official traffic and energy consumption data. The findings suggest that the Climate TRACE data underestimates over half of U.S. fossil fuel-based CO2 emissions in cities. This discrepancy raises concerns about the accuracy of greenhouse gas emissions data, which is crucial for effective climate change policies. 
