The rise and rise and rise of CO2 in our atmosphere (2)

Ten days ago, I did a posting warning that we were in danger of recording shortly a level of CO2 in the atmosphere of 400 parts per million. Today we have the news that this symbolic level has indeed been measured.

We are creating a terrible legacy for our children and our grandchildren and we must act now for the sake of all today’s and tomorrow’s humankind.

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3 Comments

  • Nadine Wiseman
    May 11th, 2013 at 9:07 am

    Are you still optimistic Roger?

    Kind regards

    Nadine

  • Roger Darlington
    May 11th, 2013 at 12:17 pm

    I have to be. We know what needs to be done – and the consequences of not doing it will affect everyone on the planet for generations. Political will + technological innovation = reduced CO2 emissions.

 




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