Scientists and historians rediscovered her 1856 paper and recognized her for her groundbreaking work. This rediscovery brought attention to her contributions, which had been largely forgotten for decades.

Eunice Newton Foote is now widely recognized as the first scientist, male or female, to document the effects of carbon dioxide on global warming. Her legacy continues to grow as her work inspires new generations of scientists and advocates for climate action. Many academic papers recognize her as a pioneer in this field.