Greenhouse gas levels reach record highs, with long-term climate impacts
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- Carbon dioxide and other major greenhouse gases reached record highs in 2025.
- The rise in greenhouse gases is caused by burning fossil fuels.
- The World Meteorological Organization reported the findings.
- El Nino is expected to cause drier weather and reduce the ability of carbon sinks to absorb emissions.
- The impacts of the increased greenhouse gas levels will last for centuries.
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First reported by CBS News Greenhouse gas levels set records again in 2025, U.N. says
UN News Record carbon dioxide levels will impact us for centuries, says UN weather agency
The Straits Times Greenhouse gases hit record highs, further rise expected with El Nino, UN weather agency says
CTV News Greenhouse gas levels hit new record highs in 2025: UN
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- CTV News, centreGreenhouse gas levels hit new record highs in 2025: UN
- The Straits Times, centreGreenhouse gases hit record highs, further rise expected with El Nino, UN weather agency says
- UN News, centreRecord carbon dioxide levels will impact us for centuries, says UN weather agency
- CBS News, left-leaningGreenhouse gas levels set records again in 2025, U.N. says