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    Earth's CO2 levels have permanently crossed the 400ppm threshold

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    Andrew Dalton
    Andrew Dalton
    09.27.2016

    Despite the fact that September is typically the lowest month for atmospheric carbon dioxide, the CO2 levels in Earth's atmosphere crossed the symbolic 400 parts per million threshold this month. According to climate scientists, it is extremely unlikely that the planet will ever drop below those levels again in our lifetimes.