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Thermodynamic CO2 Upper Bound Forcing Estimates

Authors: Alec Feinberg

We have developed a new method to assess CO2 forcing estimates using a thermodynamic framework. We study the available work in the CO2 atmospheric system which is bounded by its free energies. This is estimated by assessing the CO2 byproduct due to fossil fuel consumption from 1950 to 2019. This available work must be less than the total CO2 accumulated double bond enthalpy and is further bounded by the single bond dissociation energy. We also add in 15% more CO2 from other sources. As well we consider altitude factors. Our thermodynamic model indicates a total mean forcing of about 0.9W/m2 which is about 51% of IPCC anticipated estimates.

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[v1] 2021-01-27 23:17:38

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