Sharp rise in CO2 levels recorded (not good)

[donsu]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4803460.stm

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

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

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"We don't see any sign of a decrease; in fact, we're seeing the opposite, the rate of increase is accelerating," Dr Pieter Tans told the BBC.

The precise level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is of global concern because climate scientists fear certain thresholds may be "tipping points" that trigger sudden changes.
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how's your breathing?

stay prepared for a cat. 6 storm or event

don't end up wishing you had

and I don't mean cans of tuna/mercury and powdered milk under the bed (govt. birdflu advice)

[soothsayer]

1. Gee, I don't know why. We keep cutting down all those pesky

trees.

[Selatius]

2. Just shut up and keep driving your gas-guzzling SUVs, America

Go back to sleep, America. The government is in control. Stop asking so many questions. We know what we're doing. :sarcasm:

[sasha031]

3. the planet is F#cked

notice how our librul press never mentions it...