CO2 record 2025: Meteorologist Wadsak warns and calls for swift action
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The concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere reached a new record high in 2025. This is according to a report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The WMO is a United Nations organization that collects and analyzes data on weather and climate.
CO2 is one of the most important greenhouse gases. It is produced mainly when coal, oil and gas are burned. The more CO2 there is in the air, the more heat is retained on Earth. As a result, temperatures rise over the long term, and the climate changes.
The consequences of climate change are also noticeable in Austria. Meteorologist Marcus Wadsak warns of the possible effects and calls for rapid action. He stresses that we can no longer wait to see how the situation develops, but must respond now.
The report clearly shows how urgently emissions of greenhouse gases need to be reduced. How quickly and on what scale measures are implemented remains an important question for the years ahead.
Sources: Heute
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