Atmospheric CO2 Concentrations Show Second-Largest Annual Increase

Atmospheric CO2 Concentrations Show Second-Largest Annual Increase

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The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere increased by 2.67 parts per million in 2012, marking the second-biggest jump since levels were first recorded in 1959 and decreasing the chances that the planet will

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avoid a dangerous temperature increase of 3.6 degrees F (2 C) or higher, U.S. scientists say. http://e360.yale.edu/digest/atmospheric_co2_concentrations_show_second-largest_annual_increase/3783/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+YaleEnvironment360+%28Yale+Environment+360%29

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