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.

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