Meanwhile first time in #human history CO2 #atmospheric concentration is set to reach 416 PPM. We crossed 415 last May.

Never recorded in history of our #species. Last time when it happened, there were trees on South Pole. A different #planet

Now it stands at 415.8. The concentration is measured at Mauna Loa observatory Hawaii. The concentration peaks in the month of May, which will start rising now.

More CO2>> acidic ocean + more global warming >> climate change.

This when it reached 415 last year.

Now we have consensus that #ClimateChange is due to human actions.

#Climate related disasters now account for more than 80% of all major internationally reported #disasters. (FAO)

Heatwaves & floods which used to be 'once in a century' events are regular occurrences.
(WMO)

This is not about a single day CO2 peak. But in all probability May month average will cross 416. Which is the point here. This only makes us realise that why we need long term policies to check carbon emissions. Graph Courtesy - NOAA.

People asking about effect of Lockdown on CO2 concentration.

local pollution> city aqi>country emmission>global concentration.

The atmospheric cycles, source+ sink & feedback systems work slowly.

That is why we need long term policies for permanent & lasting impact.