 |
Image: CO2.TV |
American meteorologists have recently recorded a new record high for carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations in the atmosphere, reaching approximately 381 ppm (parts per million).
Research findings indicate that the increase in CO2 levels in 2005 also reached a record level, rising by 2.6 ppm compared to the previous year.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released these findings based on air samples collected from around the world, including the Rocky Mountains in the United States.
A NOAA analyst stated that this data reflects an alarming trend in the rising levels of CO2 in the atmosphere. On average, in recent years, the rate of increase has been double that of 30 years ago.
“We see no signs of a decrease in CO2 levels. We only observe factors that accelerate the emission of CO2,” said Dr. Pieter Tans, the lead researcher.
The concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere is a global concern. Meteorologists worry that this could be a factor leading to unexpected climate changes.
Professor David King, Chief Scientific Adviser to the UK government, stated that the results regarding atmospheric CO2 levels necessitate urgent action to limit carbon emissions.
“Today, CO2 levels exceed 380 ppm, higher than they have been for millions of years, possibly even 30 million years. Humans are changing the weather.”
