Geneva (Switzerland), 15 October (LaPresse/AP) – The United Nations weather agency reports that carbon dioxide in the atmosphere reached record levels last year, intensifying climate change and extreme weather events. The World Meteorological Organisation says CO2 growth rates have tripled since the 1960s, reaching levels not seen in 800,000 years. The report, released today, points to emissions from coal, oil and gas, along with forest fires, as the main culprits. Although fossil fuel emissions remained unchanged last year, CO2 levels continue to rise. The agency has urged policymakers to reduce emissions, warning that the world is entering a dangerous phase. Other greenhouse gases such as methane and nitrous oxide have also reached record levels.
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