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Analyzing the Effects of Carbon Escape, Source and Way Out in Kogi State

Umar Abdulmuminu, Monday john, Sunday Peter

Abstract

Carbon escape, or the release of carbon dioxide (CO?) and other greenhouse gases (GHGs) into the atmosphere, contributes significantly to climate change, with localized impacts in regions like Kogi State, Nigeria. This review examines the sources of carbon emissions in Kogi State, their environmental and socio-economic effects, and potential mitigation strategies. Key sources include agricultural practices, deforestation, industrial activities, and transportation. The effects are evident in altered rainfall patterns, increased temperatures, and impacts on agriculture, such as cassava processing. Mitigation strategies, including carbon capture and storage (CCS), reforestation, and policy interventions, are evaluated for their feasibility in the region. The review highlights the need for localized research and stakeholder engagement to address carbon escape effectively in Kogi State.

Keywords

carbon escapegreenhouse gasesatmosphereclimate changemitigation

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