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Carbon impact training

Work through core modules that explain emissions, urgency, and CCUS.

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Carbon Impact Training

Work through four short learning modules that explain why carbon emissions matter, what the latest global data shows, why urgency is rising, and how Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage helps. Every insight references publications from the International Energy Agency, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Global emissions 2024

37.8 Gt CO2

Source: International Energy Agency, Global Energy and CO2 Status Report 2025 (covering 2024 provisional data).

Atmospheric CO2 2024

421 ppm

Source: NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory, Annual Greenhouse Gas Index 2024 update.

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Guided training

Complete each module, capture notes, and apply the guidance

Progress 0/4Module time: ~4 minutes

Understand carbon emissions

Carbon emissions describe greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane released by energy, industry, and land use. Human activity still accounts for more than three quarters of total emissions.

IPCC Sixth Assessment Report, Synthesis 2023

Focus points

  • IPCC AR6 attributes about 79 percent of global greenhouse gases to carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry.
  • Methane contributes roughly 16 percent and nitrous oxide adds about 6 percent according to the IPCC AR6 synthesis report.
  • Tracking emissions at facility scale links day to day operations with global climate outcomes.

Practice assignment

  • List three activities at your facility that generate carbon dioxide or methane.
  • Identify which sources appear in the public portal map for Louisiana.

Sector snapshot

Where emissions originate

The International Energy Agency breakdown for 2023 shows that power, industry, and transport dominate energy related carbon dioxide emissions. These shares inform why Louisiana tracks petrochemical and power assets closely.

Power generation

37%

Electricity and heat production produced about thirty seven percent of energy related CO2 in 2023.

Industry

24%

Manufacturing and heavy industry added roughly twenty four percent of energy related CO2 emissions in 2023.

Transport

22%

Road, aviation, and shipping together delivered about twenty two percent of energy related CO2 in 2023.

Source: International Energy Agency, Share of World CO2 Emissions by Sector 2023 update.

CCUS journey

Follow carbon from capture to long term storage

Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage complements renewables by addressing emissions from steel, cement, hydrogen, and power systems that are difficult to electrify quickly.

Capture

Capture technologies remove carbon dioxide from flue gas at power plants and industrial facilities. Solvents, membranes, and solid sorbents are the dominant approaches in commercial projects.

The Petra Nova project in Texas captures carbon dioxide from a coal unit at about 1.4 million tonnes per year. Louisiana hubs plan similar capture systems for petrochemical complexes.

Source: International Energy Agency, CCUS in Clean Energy Transitions 2023.

Apply the training

Match modules to real-world conversations

Pick a scenario to see how the training modules support your briefing or planning session.

Training tip

Use the training data to benchmark the facility against peers in the rankings, then pair it with the CCUS flow to map capture and storage partners.

Cross-reference the data sources at the end of the page when you brief stakeholders to keep the conversation grounded in evidence.

Knowledge check

Test yourself on the essentials

Answer the questions below and confirm you can cite the sources.

Question 1

Which sources produce the majority of anthropogenic carbon dioxide?

Question 2

How much did clean energy deployment reduce emissions compared with business-as-usual in 2024?

Question 3

Which statement best reflects CCUS today?

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Replay the modules above if you want to revisit any topic.

Interface glossary

Navigation cues for community members of every age

Use this glossary to teach volunteers, students, and experienced operators how the public portal labels controls, maps, and facility analytics. All phrases mirror the live interface so training feels familiar.

Navigation & tabs

  • Launch trainingTap the Launch training control to jump straight into the Carbon impact training modules without scrolling.
  • Carbon impact trainingThis guide walks through why emissions matter, how 600 facilities tracked in Louisiana are monitored, and where to find deeper learning resources.
  • Public accessThe navigation badge marked Public access keeps the interface open to community members and simplifies onboarding for all age groups.
  • Map overviewMap overview takes you back to the interactive facility map with zoom, layer, and analytics controls.
  • Map OverviewThe Map Overview tab label mirrors the header copy so visitors quickly recognise the destination.
  • Explore facilitiesExplore facilities opens the Louisiana Carbon Ledger map where you can search and filter every tracked source.
  • RankingsThe Rankings tab summarises top emitters, growth leaders, and reductions for quick benchmarking.
  • Top emittersTop emitters surfaces the highest emitting facilities so community advocates can prioritise outreach.
  • Carbon TrainingCarbon Training is the navigation label that links back to this learning experience for refresher sessions.
  • Learn the basicsLearn the basics anchors a condensed primer that helps new users grasp emissions, CCUS, and regulatory context.
  • Compare SitesCompare Sites opens the side-by-side analysis workspace where you can evaluate multiple sources together.
  • Side-by-side analysisSide-by-side analysis reminds users that the compare experience aligns facility timelines and metrics in one view.
  • make UI easy to nagivtion for all age groupLarge, high-contrast buttons and repeated cues make the portal approachable for elders, students, and quick briefings alike.
  • ReferenceThe Reference section aggregates data sources, regulatory links, and glossary notes for ongoing study.

Map controls

  • +Use the + button to zoom in on the Leaflet map tiles—big controls ensure accessibility for every age group.
  • −Use the − button to zoom out and see more of the region or jump back to statewide context.
  • Leaflet | © OpenStreetMap contributorsThis footer credit highlights the open mapping stack that powers the public map layers.
  • Analytics ActiveAnalytics Active indicates the drawer is showing live metrics, rankings, and facility charts.
  • LIVEToggle LIVE to stream the latest Climate TRACE updates without refreshing the page.
  • LightSelect Light to adjust the basemap for increased contrast in bright rooms or presentations.
  • OSMChoose OSM to view the classic OpenStreetMap basemap favoured by many GIS users.
  • SatelliteSatellite switches to high-resolution imagery that helps locate individual assets faster.
  • SELECTED FACILITYSELECTED FACILITY appears above the drawer whenever you click a site—press again to collapse.
  • 💡 Click map to focus • Click again to expand drawerOn-screen tips remind new visitors how to focus the drawer, keeping navigation intuitive for all ages.

Facility drawer

  • Franklin ParishFranklin Parish appears in the tutorial as an example facility so users can practice interpreting metrics.
  • agricultureAgriculture is the sector highlighted in the walkthrough to illustrate land-based emissions sources.
  • USAUSA signals the national context alongside state-level details so learners can map state actions to federal guidance.
  • agriculture • USAThe facility header shows sector (agriculture) and country (USA) separated by a bullet for quick scanning.
  • Facility AnalyticsFacility Analytics bundles summaries like Latest Emissions, rankings, and operational insights.
  • Climate TRACEClimate TRACE data underpins every emissions value, so the guide explains how satellite monitoring works.
  • Open time seriesSelect Open time series to jump into the detailed charting interface for the highlighted facility.
  • Live Facility DataThe Live Facility Data badge confirms you are seeing streaming updates from Climate TRACE.
  • SectorSector lists the high-level activity category such as agriculture to contextualise emissions patterns.
  • manure-applied-to-soilsThe subsector manure-applied-to-soils is shown to demonstrate how granular classifications get.
  • Latest EmissionsLatest Emissions displays the most recent reading—in our walkthrough it shows 14.8KtCO₂e.
  • Compliance & Regulatory ContextCompliance & Regulatory Context summarises obligations like EPA Reporting Requirements and state oversight.
  • EPA Reporting RequirementsEPA Reporting Requirements highlights the need to follow the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (40 CFR Part 98).
  • Subject to EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (40 CFR Part 98)This statement confirms the regulatory threshold and reminds teams to maintain accurate submissions.
  • Quarterly emissions reporting to Louisiana DEQ requiredTraining reinforces state-level obligations so operators can plan reporting cycles confidently.
  • Annual verification of emissions data mandatedAnnual verification ensures data quality for public transparency and regulatory compliance.
  • Facility ClassificationFacility Classification (Area Source) shows how Louisiana categorises emitters.
  • Area SourceArea Source clarifies that dispersed agricultural activities fall under aggregated reporting.
  • <25K tCO₂e/yrThe emissions threshold <25K tCO₂e/yr indicates when simplified reporting rules apply.
  • JurisdictionJurisdiction lists Louisiana DEQ with the note State oversight so residents know who to contact.
  • Permit StatusPermit Status provides a quick glance at whether the site is Active and In compliance.
  • Next ReviewNext Review (Q1 2026 • Annual cycle) keeps stakeholders aware of the regulatory calendar.
  • REGULATORY NOTERegulatory notes explain how Climate TRACE data is cross-validated with self-reported submissions.
  • Technical MetadataTechnical Metadata surfaces Source Type (gadm aggregation) and Gas Type (co2e_100yr) to describe data lineage.
  • Subsector Rank (2024)Subsector Rank (2024) #2060 helps compare the facility against statewide peers.
  • Capacity Factor 44193.4%Capacity Factor 44193.4% is intentionally highlighted so users question unusual values before sharing.
  • Capacity 80.5 1000 area [ha]Capacity 80.5 1000 area [ha] shows how land-based metrics appear in the dataset.
  • Coordinates 32.139484, -91.699150Coordinates 32.139484, -91.699150 confirm precise location, empowering independent verification.
  • Operational MetricsOperational Metrics lists Activity Level 35.6K tonnes of N and Emissions Factor 0.416 t of CO2e_100yr per tonnes of N.
  • Capacity Utilization 44193.4% • 100.0%Capacity Utilization values (44193.4% and 100.0%) demonstrate how utilisation spikes are flagged.
  • Utilization Rate 80.5 1000 area [ha]Utilization Rate 80.5 1000 area [ha] reinforces why units appear alongside every metric.
  • Data Confidence AssessmentData Confidence Assessment visualises Climate TRACE confidence ratings for 2024 data.
  • Data Quality Score (2024) 55%A Data Quality Score (2024) of 55% is labelled Average Score so everyone understands uncertainty.
  • CO₂ • CH₄ • N₂O • Activity • Capacity • Asset TypeThese category labels accompany the 0, 25, 50, 75, 100 tick marks to describe radar chart axes.
  • Time Series & ForecastTime Series & Forecast presents the chart legend Granularity: month • Gas: co2e_100yr • Forecast: 12m.
  • Monthly • CO2e (100yr) • Emissions • Forecast • 12 m • CI • ~95% • NormalizeThese toggles mirror the controls in the compare workspace so training feels consistent.
  • 0 • 350 • 700 • 1.1K • 1.4KAxis tick marks like 0, 350, 700, 1.1K, and 1.4K provide scale for the emissions chart.
  • Export CSVExport CSV enables offline review or sharing with local committees that prefer printed materials.
  • Last 1.2K tCO2e • YoY 0.0% • CAGR -12.4% • Peak 1.2K tCO2e 2024-04The stats panel summarises recent trends so anyone can interpret performance at a glance.
  • Volatility (CV) 1.3% • Period 2025-07 • Cap. Factor 0.00% • EF 0.0000These details demonstrate how variance, forecast horizon, and efficiency factors are reported.
  • ActualForecastForecast CIlowerChart legends include ActualForecastForecast CIlower to explain the solid trend, projections, and confidence band.
  • Latest insightLatest insight paragraphs guide readers through interpreting the numbers and year-over-year changes.
  • Stability snapshotStability snapshot rewrites the metrics (Last value 1.2K tCO2e, YoY change 0.0%, CAGR -12.4%, Coeff. variation 1.3%) in accessible language.
  • Forecasts blend a linear-regression trend with AR(1) smoothing and, when available, the server-side ML horizon. Confidence intervals assume constant residual variance. Treat results as exploratory guidance only.The training emphasises modelling assumptions so readers cite limitations when sharing forecasts.
  • Source: Climate TRACE /sources/42124158Source links offer transparency so curious learners can open the raw API endpoint.
  • Climate TRACE Data • Operator Portal • Regulator Portal • DevDays ChallengeFooter links connect this public experience with operator, regulator, and developer resources.
  • Louisiana Carbon Ledger | Real-time CCUS Monitoring & Verification Platform350This tagline summarises the mission and reminds visitors the platform stays free for public oversight.

Ready to explore facilities?

Return to the public map to inspect Louisiana sites, view rankings, and download data. You can reopen this guide from the navigation at any time.

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References and further reading

Explore the reports that inform the Louisiana Carbon Ledger. Each link opens in a new tab.