Earth’s CO2 Levels Hit Highest Point In Millions Of Years

Earth’s CO2 Levels Hit Highest Point In Millions Of Years

Ever wonder what millions of years of Earth’s history feels like in a single number? Try 430.2 parts per million—that’s the latest record-breaking level of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere. And it’s not a fluke. It’s the direct result of us burning fossil fuels like there’s no tomorrow.Recorded this May at Hawaii’s Mauna Loa Observatory, this number is more than just data—it’s a warning siren. “Another year, another record,” sighed Ralph Keeling…

Carbon dioxide hits new record as global emissions push May levels past 430 ppm

Atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations surged to a record high in May, crossing a seasonal threshold of 430 parts per million for the first time in recorded history.Sharon Udasin reports for The Hill.In short:Carbon dioxide levels at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Mauna Loa Observatory reached 430.2 ppm in May, up from 426.7 ppm a year earlier.Scientists say rising CO2 acts like a thermal blanket, intensifying heatwaves…

NOAA: Carbon Dioxide in Atmosphere Reaches Highest Level in Millions of Years

In climate news, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has revealed global carbon dioxide levels exceeded 430 parts per million last month. Researchers say this is the highest amount of CO2 in the Earth’s atmosphere in as many 30 million years — long before humans roamed the planet.

CO2 levels peaked above 430 ppm for the first time in 30 million years