WMO Sounds Alarm: Global CO2 Levels Hit Record 50% Above Pre-Industrial Era

In 2022, CO2 levels globally surged to 50% above pre-industrial levels, a first in recorded history.

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This concerning trend continued into 2023, according to the World Meteorological Organization.

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Despite a slight decrease in the rate of CO2 growth, industrial emissions remain on the rise.

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NOAA's Annual Greenhouse Gas Index revealed a 49% increase in warming effects since 1990.

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CO2 is the primary contributor, responsible for 78% of the increased radiative forcing.

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Changes in monsoon patterns in India have been linked to these increasing greenhouse gases.

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For every degree of warming, monsoon rainfall is expected to increase by about 5%.

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This shift poses significant risks to agriculture, economy, and food security in India.

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