...Using the latest available figures (for 2004), his calculations show the equivalent concentration of C02, taking in the effects of methane and nitrous oxide at 2004 levels, is now 425ppm. This is made up of CO2 , at 379ppm; the global warming effect of the methane in the atmosphere, equivalent to another 40ppm of CO2; and the effect of nitrous oxide, equivalent to another 6ppm of CO2. "We have already reached the point where our children can no longer count on a safe climate."
We weren't supposed to hit 425ppm CO2 until about 2014. This can't be the first time somebody has thought to calculate the "equivalent" CO2 concentration...but all of the previous estimates I've read were all in the 380ppm level... _________________ theWatt Podcast - energy news & discussion in mp3 form - http://www.theWattPodcast.com
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
News
Discussions
Resources
Members
Forum FAQ
Search
Usergroups
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
