Atmospheric carbon levels hit record high... again

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World Meteorological Organisation confirms atmospheric concentrations of CO2 are continuing an 'upward and accelerating trend'

Concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere have hit another record high, according to the latest update from the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). The Geneva-based organisation's annual...

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