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Carbon Dioxide Levels Reach New High

Updated 2026-05-05 22:35 UTC 1 source Negative

Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere hit a record high according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Mauna Loa Observatory, which may face budget cuts.

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Scientific American

Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere just hit a ‘depressing’ record high

These data come from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Mauna Loa Observatory, which may soon be shut down because of proposed government budget cuts

2026-05-05 20:15 UTC