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Record surge in atmospheric CO2 seen in 2016 [View all]
Source: BBC
Concentrations of CO2 in the Earth's atmosphere surged to a record high in 2016, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Last year's increase was 50% higher than the average of the past 10 years.
Researchers say a combination of human activities and the El Niño weather phenomenon drove CO2 to a level not seen in 800,000 years
Scientists say this risks making global temperature targets largely unattainable.
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By Matt McGrath
Environment correspondent
11 minutes ago Science & Environment
Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-41778089
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