Question

Based on the above graph, the concentration of Carbon Dioxide in our atmosphere began to increase exponentially around 1860.

Today, CO2 is at the highest concentration is has ever been. What do scientists attribute this exponential increase around the 1860s to?

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Answer 1

Scientists attribute the exponential increase in carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations around the 1860s primarily to the Industrial Revolution. This period marked a significant increase in the burning of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, for energy, as well as increased industrial activity, deforestation, and agricultural practices that contribute to CO2 emissions. The rapid growth of industries and the expansion of transportation systems using fossil fuels led to a substantial rise in atmospheric CO2 levels.