Surge In Global Greenhouse Gas:
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has reported a record rise in global greenhouse gas (GHG) levels, highlighting a surge in carbon dioxide emissions and the warming effects on global temperatures.
- CO₂ concentration increase: 2023 saw 2.3 parts per million (ppm) rise in CO₂ levels from 2022, marking the twelfth consecutive year of over 2 ppm increases.
- Global warming record: 2023 surpassed the previous record held in 2016, with temperatures 1.48°C above pre-industrial levels (1850-1900).
- About 50% of CO₂ emissions remain in the atmosphere, 30% absorbed by land, and 25% by oceans.
- India’s GHG emissions grew by 6.1% in 2023, now accounting for 8% of global emissions, with historical contributions standing at 3%.
- Since 1990, radiative forcing (warming effect) from GHGs has risen by 51.5%, with CO₂ contributing 80% of this increase.
