Carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere soared by a record amount to new highs in 2024, committing the planet to more long-term temperature increase, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Key messages
- CO2 impacts climate today and for many centuries
- Concerns mount about carbon sinks like forests and oceans
- Rising temperatures are accompanied by more extreme weather
- Strengthened monitoring is vital to inform action