March 2015 Atmospheric CO2 Concentration 401.52; March 2014 399.58; March 2013 397.31

[hatrack]

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http://co2now.org/

http://co2now.org/Current-CO2/CO2-Now/noaa-mauna-loa-co2-data.html

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[1StrongBlackMan]

1. Is that a good thing? n/t

[dixiegrrrrl]

2. No....it is too high.

In fact, they say it is past the point of no return.
By all measurements of a tipping point, we have met or exceeded most of them.

[hatrack]

3. I love the jubilation last month - "Emissions declined! Technology! Freedom!"

Except that atmospheric CO2 content didn't decline. It just kept ticking up, rising about 2 ppm each month YOY just as it has for decades now.

Bonus - the jubilation was based on taking China at their word on their total industrial emissions, and PRC statistics are kind of like stumbling through a smoke-filled attic wearing dark goggles in search of a gray cat.

Other that that, though, jubilate away!

[1StrongBlackMan]

4. But the numbers are coming down ...

slowly; but, down none the less.

[dixiegrrrrl]

5. The OP numbers are increasing year to year...not decreasing.

What "numbers" are coming down????

[1StrongBlackMan]

6. Doh ......

As I was writing a response I realized I am stupid. I hate when I do that!

The OP is correct ... 401.52 IS greater than 399.58 and 397.31.

[dixiegrrrrl]

7. I have read your posts, you are not stupid.

My brain lies to me too, esp. when I have started at the puter too long.
I recommend...coffee.