CO2 Levels Hit Record High Amidst Climate Crisis Despair and Renewed Hope
Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels reached a new record high in April, averaging 431 parts per million (ppm) as measured by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Mauna Loa Observatory. This continued increase, described by climate scientist Zachary Labe as “depressing” but expected, underscores the ongoing warming trend of the planet. Despite this concerning data, there are glimmers of optimism with the expanding use of renewable energy sources.
John Q. Hosedrinker