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New research shows global CFC emissions are declining

New research shows global CFC-11 emissions, which unexpectedly and concerningly began to rise in 2013, are lowering once again.

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Carbon dioxide levels over Australia rose even after COVID-19 forced global emissions down. Here’s why

Throughout the pandemic, atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels continued to rise. Our scientists at the Cape Grim Baseline Air Pollution Station explain why.