Concentration of CO2 in the Earth's atmosphere hits 415ppm: highest since humanity appeared

The concentration of CO2 on Earth has reached 415 parts per million (ppm) - the highest level since humanity appeared on this planet. This number is taken from the Mauna Loa observatory in Hawaii.

Renowned meteorologist Eric Holthaus, whose name is closely linked to anti-climate change activities, tweeted: 'This is the first time in the history of the planet, the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere hits the landmark. 415 ppm. This record number is not only counted since the history of the book, not only since agriculture was invented 10 thousand years ago, but since modern humans existed millions of years ago. "

According to scientists, the 'most recent' level of CO ₂ reached about 3 million years ago, when the Arctic average temperature was still around 15 degrees C. At that time, the Arctic was still available. covered by greenery and not ice as it is now, and the average sea level is also said to be at least 25 meters higher.

Co2 emissions are mainly caused by fossil fuel burning activities.

And it is the CO ₂ emissions that the main source is the burning of human fossil fuels, causing the heat to be trapped on Earth instead of dispersing into space. This leads to a series of consequences such as high seas, high floods, storms, droughts, forest fires, etc., and a host of other disasters. The United Nations has recently published an unprecedented large study, which shows that climate change and human activity have led to the extinction of more than 1 million plant and animal species.

Besides hitting a terrifying record milestone in planet Earth's history, 415 ppm figure also shows CO ₂ concentration while the book still has no sign of decline, despite many human efforts, including including Paris anti-climate change agreement. And this number also plays a warning bell, requiring countries to take more practical and consistent actions before the urgent task of saving our children and grandchildren from future disasters.

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