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There is more carbon dioxide than ever in the atmosphere. That’s bad for the climate

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People walk through cooling misters on June 4, 2024 in Las Vegas. Tens of millions of people from California to Texas are experiencing intense heat. New data shows that the amount of planet-warming carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has hit a new record.

The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere hit an all time high in May. That trend must reverse in order to rein in climate change.

(Image credit: John Locher)

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