| Greenhouse Gases Hit Horrific New High |
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| Tuesday, 22 November 2011 13:24 |
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Written by Melanie Kozlan, Four Green Steps
New records indicate that greenhouse gases have reached an all-time high, surpassing scientists previous expectations. The U.N. Weather Agency reported earlier this week that CO2 levels are UP 39% since the start of the industrial revolution. Global warming gases have hit record levels in the world's atmosphere, with concentrations of carbon dioxide up 39 percent since the start of the industrial era in 1750, the U.N. weather agency said Monday.The new figures for 2010 from the World Meteorological Organization show that CO2 levels are now at 389 parts per million, up from about 280 parts per million a quarter-millenium ago. The levels are significant because the gases trap heat in the atmosphere. WMO Deputy Secretary-General Jeremiah Lengoasa said CO2 emissions are to blame for about four-fifths of the rise. But he noted the lag between what gets pumped into the atmosphere and its effect on climate. Image courtesy of Creative Commons. Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites |
