climate changegreenhouse gasescarbon emissionsCarbon dioxide and methane levels spiked to record highs in 2023, marking a significant increase in the heat-trapping gases in the Earth's atmosphere.
According to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, carbon dioxide levels rose by the third highest amount in 65 years of record-keeping, with methane also showing a notable increase. This growth in greenhouse gas levels underscores mounting concerns over climate change and its impact on global temperatures.