{
  "id": 16834924,
  "title": "Global greenhouse gas levels hit new heights in 2025: report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/global-greenhouse-gas-levels-hit-new-heights-in-2025-report",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T02:47:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/others/20261028/global-greenhouse-gas-levels-hit-new-heights-in-2025"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2025, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reported that global atmospheric concentrations of heat-trapping greenhouse gases reached record-breaking levels, according to a recent report. The primary culprit was carbon dioxide (CO₂), which surged to an astonishing 426.8 parts per million (ppm), marking a 50% increase since the Industrial Revolution of 1750. Methane and nitrous oxide, two other potent greenhouse gases, also hit new highs. However, there was a minor glimmer of hope regarding CO₂ levels. The annual increase in CO₂ slowed to 2.8 parts per million in 2025, a significant drop from 3.5 parts per million in the previous year. This slowdown was attributed to the revival of land-based carbon sinks and a decline in wildfire activity following the strong El Niño events of 2023 and 2024. The Korea Meteorological Administration's data further revealed a more severe trend.",
  "summary": "Global atmospheric concentrations of heat-trapping greenhouse gases reached unprecedented highs in 2025, according to a report released by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), driven by continued fossil fuel combustion and industrial activity. Carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels in the atmosphere hit a record high of 426.8 parts per million (ppm) — meaning there are now 1.5 times as much CO₂ in…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}