JOURNAL ARTICLE

Global Carbon Emissions Rose by Record Amount in 2024, WMO Says.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Millan, Laura 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the significant rise in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from human activities and wildfires, as reported by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). In 2024, the global average concentration of CO2 surged by 3.5 parts per million, marking the largest annual increase since 1957. This rise, along with record levels of methane and nitrous oxide, is contributing to extreme weather events and global temperature increases, surpassing the 1.5°C threshold established by the Paris Agreement. The WMO highlights concerns that the Earth's natural carbon sinks are becoming less effective at absorbing CO2, which could further accelerate global warming. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/10, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Economics
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:188673024
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