1. The average levels of carbon dioxide (CO2), methane, and nitrous oxide in the Earth's atmosphere reached record highs in 2024, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
2. The increase in CO2 was the largest one-year rise on record, with a growth of 3.5 parts per million (ppm).
3. The World Meteorological Organization warns that the continued emissions of CO2 will cause ongoing warming and long-lasting impacts on global climate, emphasizing the need to focus on achieving net-zero anthropogenic CO2 emissions as part of climate action.
2. The increase in CO2 was the largest one-year rise on record, with a growth of 3.5 parts per million (ppm).
3. The World Meteorological Organization warns that the continued emissions of CO2 will cause ongoing warming and long-lasting impacts on global climate, emphasizing the need to focus on achieving net-zero anthropogenic CO2 emissions as part of climate action.
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In 2024, the Earth's atmosphere saw record high levels of CO2, methane, and nitrous oxide, with a remarkable one-year rise of 3.5 parts per million in CO2. The World Meteorological Organization highlights ongoing warming effects due to continued CO2 emissions, urging global efforts towards
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251017_03/#summary
Date: Oct. 17, 2025
Notes: 2025-10-17
Created: 2025/10/17 06:10
Updated: 2025/12/08 00:08
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