These gases, released by human activities and the burning of fossil fuels, are responsible for global warming.
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Posted on 08/31/2022 4:30 PM Updated on 08/31/2022 5:35 PM
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Atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases responsible for global warming hit record highs in 2021, as did ocean levels. This was reported by the American Oceanic and Atmospheric Observation Agency (NOAA) on Wednesday, August 31.
As greenhouse gas emissions rise again after the Covid-19 crisis, the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere has reached an average of 414.7 parts per million (ppm), according to the annual report led by NOAA scientists.
(3 of 4) The dominant greenhouse gases – carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide – reached new record highs in 2021 #climatestate2021 Report from @ametsoc with research by @NOAANCEI Scientists: https://t.co/jCSy8bRMWF pic.twitter.com/OD67zn6sFq
— NOAA (@NOAA) August 31, 2022
These gases, produced by the burning of the coal, oil and gas we use to move, feed or house, are causing global warming and cascading damage, as France witnessed this summer.