The United Nations (UN) warned that in 2023, concentrations of greenhouse gases in the world, they broke records, generating tension between countries for not having what was necessary to stop global warming.
Through a statement, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reported that the levels of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide increased during the past year. In addition, they pointed out that emissions, largely from the burning of fossil fuels, presented a potential increase.
A separate UN report indicated that measures to reduce emissions are insufficientjust 2.6 percent by 2030. The organization highlighted that the figure is much lower than the 43 percent that is needed to avoid the catastrophic consequences of climate change.
Simon Stiell, the agency’s climate chief, expressed concern about the emergency and stressed that “current national climate plans fall far short of what is needed to stop global warming.” paralysis to all economies and destroy billions of lives and livelihoods in all countries.”
Likewise, the WMO revealed that carbon dioxide accumulates “faster than at any other time during the human existence” with current CO2 levels 51 percent above those of the pre-industrial era.
“As long as emissions continue, greenhouse gases will continue to accumulate in the atmosphere, raising temperatures. global temperatures”he added.
In 2023, CO2 concentrations were 420 parts per millionmethane reached 1,934 parts per billion and nitrous oxide 336 parts per billion.