UN agency: CO2 levels hit record high last year, causing more extreme weather
Summary
The United Nations weather agency reported that carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere soared to record highs last year. This increase is linked to more extreme weather and a rapid rise in CO2 levels since the 1960s.Key Facts
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere hit a new record high last year.
- The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) made this announcement.
- CO2 levels have grown three times faster since the 1960s.
- Current CO2 levels are similar to those from more than 800,000 years ago.
- Burning coal, oil, and gas and increased wildfires contribute to CO2 emissions.
- Oceans and forests are less able to absorb the rising CO2 levels.
- This was reported before the United Nations' annual climate conference.
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