More CO2 than ever before in 3 million years, shows unprecedented computer simulation
Wednesday, April 3, 2019 - 22:50
in Earth & Climate
CO2 levels in the atmosphere are likely higher today than ever before in the past 3 million years. During this time, global mean temperatures never exceeded the preindustrial levels by more than 2°C. The study is based on breakthrough computer simulations of ice age onset in Earth's past climate.