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Originally Posted by JockoT
2016 has seen a record surge in atmospheric CO2, to a level not seen in 800,000 years. The implications of these new atmospheric measurements for the targets agreed under the Paris climate pact, are quite negative, say observers.
Record surge in atmospheric CO2 seen in 2016 - BBC News |
However, it resonates with another post I just made. That BBC news article outlines some of the problems facing those who want to control the global warming effects.
Weather patterns affected the sinks that take up CO2.
There seems to be a feedback between methane and the temperature in the tropics and sub tropics. Though short lived, methane is up to 25 times more damaging as a green house gas.
There is an admitted increase of 40% in radiative forcing from all affecting green house gasses in the period under scrutiny.
But, the conclusion of the piece is that we must stop emitting CO2.
That is a very simpleton conclusion considering the scope of the problem.
And, the Paris Agreement does not offer solutions, only restrictions.
If I am hungry and plant a garden to feed myself, I will probably not comply if you come along and tell me to desist because it is detrimental to the rest of the neighborhood. I'll eat first and worry about the neighborhood later.