Articles | Volume 6, issue 4
https://doi.org/10.5194/wcd-6-1107-2025
https://doi.org/10.5194/wcd-6-1107-2025
Research article
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20 Oct 2025
Research article |  | 20 Oct 2025

Asymmetric response of Northern Hemisphere near-surface wind speed to CO2 removal

Zhi-Bo Li, Chao Liu, Cesar Azorin-Molina, Soon-Il An, Yang Zhao, Yang Xu, Jongsoo Shin, Deliang Chen, and Cheng Shen

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ERA5 hourly data on single levels from 1940 to present Hans Hersbach et al. https://doi.org/10.24381/cds.adbb2d47

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Short summary
Our research explores how Northern Hemisphere near-surface wind speeds respond to the removal of CO2 from the atmosphere. Using advanced CESM (Community Earth System Model) simulations, we discovered that wind speeds react differently during periods of increased and decreased carbon dioxide levels. Different responses are attributed to changes in global surface temperature and AMOC (Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation). This study not only advances our understanding of climate dynamics but also aids in optimizing strategies for wind energy.
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