Greenhouse gas levels hit record in 2010
The amount of greenhouse gases rose faster last year than the average over the past decade, according to the annual Greenhouse Gas Bulletin.
By ReutersMon, Nov 21 2011 at 5:13 AM EST
EMISSIONS: Concentrations of the main long-lived greenhouse gases in the atmosphere — carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide — have increased since preindustrial times by 39 percent, 158 percent and 20 percent respectively. (Photo: ZUMA Press)
GENEVA - The amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached a record level in 2010.
Greenhouse gases rose faster last year than the average over the past decade, the annual Greenhouse Gas Bulletin published by the World Meteorological Organization on Monday said.
Concentrations of the main long-lived greenhouse gases in the atmosphere — carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide — have increased since preindustrial times by 39 percent, 158 percent and 20 percent respectively, the report said.
(Reporting by Tom Miles; Editing by Tim Pearce)
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