The above graphic shows how greenhouse gas emissions have increased between 1900 and 2020
* Greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere hit record highs again last year
* UN has also said world's emissions are on track to be 16 per cent higher by 2030
* It comes a week before world leaders attend COP26 climate change conference
* 2015 Paris Agreement aimed to limit global average temperature to 1.5°C (2.7°F)
Levels of planet-warming greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached record highs again in 2020 despite the Covid pandemic, scientists have warned.
Concentrations of CO2, methane and nitrous oxide rose faster than at any point during the previous decade, with the trend continuing into 2021, the UN's World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said.
It comes just a week before the UK hosts the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow, where world leaders will discuss and potentially set new legally binding agreements that aim to keep global temperatures from rising out of control.
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WNU Editor: This is grim news. If locking down a good portion of the economy during the pandemic resulted in still higher levels of CO2 emissions, governments will not be able to reach their promised Paris Climate accord numbers as promised unless they shut down major portions of the economy.
Is this feasible?
A 30% to 50% closure of the world GDP/economy?
I do not think so.
More News On UN Report Saying Greenhouse Gas Concentrations Hit A New Record In 2020
Despite Widesprtead Lockdowns Greenhouse gas concentrations hit a new record in 2020 -- BBC
Greenhouse gas levels hit record high and increased at faster rate in 2020 -- France 24
Climate crisis: greenhouse gas levels hit new record despite lockdowns, UN reports -- The Guardian
UN: Greenhouse gas levels hit a new record, cuts fall short -- AP
Greenhouse gases in atmosphere reached record levels last year: UN -- DW
