Carbon Dioxide Levels Soar as Climate Crisis Intensifies in Western US
Las Vegas, Nevada – The Earth’s atmosphere is currently facing a concerning rise in planet-warming carbon dioxide levels, setting a new record as efforts continue worldwide to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases from the burning of fossil fuels. Amidst extreme weather conditions affecting tens of millions of people across the United States, particularly in the western region, a significant heatwave is driving temperatures 20 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit higher than normal for the month of …