Sharp Rise in CO2 Levels Recorded

US climate scientists have recorded a significant rise in the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, pushing it to a new record level.

BBC News has learned the latest data shows CO2 levels now stand at 381 parts per million (ppm) – 100ppm above the pre-industrial average.

The research indicates that 2005 saw one of the largest increases on record – a rise of 2.6ppm.
BBC