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World Meteorological Organization Reports Greenhouse Gas Emissions At a Record HighFirst, it was a jarring report by the Renewable Energy Industry Institute. Then, a paper and call to action by the World Bank. Now, the World Meteorological Association (WMO) has released their own examination of the climate, and things are not looking good. According to their annual Greenhouse Gas Bulletin released today, they assert that global CO2 levels are the highest they have ever been in human history, reaching 391 parts per million. Seeing as 350 parts per million is the threshold that many scientists agree should be maintained in order to live on a stable planet, the Organization is one of many that is expressing serious concerns.1
Severe Thunderstorm 1982First, it was a jarring report by the Renewable Energy Industry Institute. Then, a paper and call to action by the World Bank. Now, the World Meteorological Association (WMO) has released their own examination of the climate, and things are not looking good. According to their annual Greenhouse Gas Bulletin released today, they assert that global CO2 levels are the highest they have ever been in human history, reaching 391 parts per million. Seeing as 350 parts per million is the threshold that many scientists agree should be maintained in order to live on a stable planet, the Organization is one of many that is expressing serious concerns.2
California Drought 2009First, it was a jarring report by the Renewable Energy Industry Institute. Then, a paper and call to action by the World Bank. Now, the World Meteorological Association (WMO) has released their own examination of the climate, and things are not looking good. According to their annual Greenhouse Gas Bulletin released today, they assert that global CO2 levels are the highest they have ever been in human history, reaching 391 parts per million. Seeing as 350 parts per million is the threshold that many scientists agree should be maintained in order to live on a stable planet, the Organization is one of many that is expressing serious concerns.3
