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CO2 Emissions are Making Climate Change Even Worse Than Estimates
The impact of carbon dioxide emissions on climate change has taken a concerning turn.
New research reveals that the greenhouse effect of CO2, responsible for global warming, intensifies as more of this gas is emitted. This phenomenon presents critical implications for understanding and tackling climate change.
Stratospheric CO2 Effects: Unveiling New Dynamics
Scientific findings, published in the journal Science, shed light on CO2’s intricate influence in the stratosphere. While historically known to cool this upper atmospheric region, recent research indicates that this cooling actually amplifies the greenhouse effect, further exacerbating global warming.
Intensification of Greenhouse Effect
Contrary to previous beliefs of constant radiative forcing, this study highlights a troubling reality. With each doubling of CO2 emissions, radiative forcing increases by approximately 25%. Since the pre-industrial era, it has surged by a total of 10%. This revelation signifies an accelerated warming rate for our planet.
