Environment Alert: Earth’s carbon dioxide levels hit record high, despite coronavirus-related emissions drop

Despite a sharp decline in emissions related to the coronavirus pandemic, the burning of fossil fuels has driven carbon dioxide, the longest-lived greenhouse gas, to its highest level in human history, reaching a new monthly peak in May, new data shows.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     Environment Alert Jun 4, 8:21 AM     Earth's carbon dioxide levels hit record high, despite coronavirus-related emissions drop Despite a sharp decline in emissions related to the coronavirus pandemic, the burning of fossil fuels has driven carbon dioxide, the longest-lived greenhouse gas, to its highest level in human history, reaching a new monthly peak in May, new data shows. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2020 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071