Carbon Emissions Reach Highest Level Ever and Data Shows They Are Growing

[Nathanael]

The latest data from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency's (NOAA) Earth Systems Research Laboratory shows that carbon dioxide levels have reached the highest the laboratory has ever recorded in its 50 year history.

Located 12,000 feet above sea level in Mauna Loi, Hawaii, this NOAA atmospheric monitoring station is considered one of the world's most reliable collectors of greenhouse gas emissions data.

On May 22, 2011 the Mauna Loi monitoring station reported atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide at 394.97 ppm. This is the largest amount the station has ever reported, and it represents an increase of 1.91 ppm from data recorded at the same time last year. This revelation comes as the International Energy Agency reports that energy-related carbon emissions were the highest in history in 2010.

Link: http://www.energyboom.com/policy/carbon-emissions-reach-highest-level-ever-and-data-shows-they-are-growing

[villager]

1. I guess "Death Wish" can now be used as a documentary title about homo "sapiens"

n/t

[GliderGuider]

2. So we're on track to hit 480 ppm by 2050. Unless...

...unless the methane feedbacks kick in, and we get to 600 ppm instead.

[Nihil]

3. Woo-hoo! Go tool-monkeys go!

> So we're on track to hit 480 ppm by 2050. Unless...
> ...unless the methane feedbacks kick in, and we get to 600 ppm instead.

You know, your posts are getting to be as cheerful as Hatrack's when
I do my morning catch-up ...

:P