By EnviroHealthExplorer | Based on reporting by Seth Borenstein, Associated Press (October 15, 2025) The planet just hit another climate milestone — and not the kind we celebrate. According to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) , atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels surged by the largest annual increase ever recorded  between 2023 and 2024. The concentration of CO₂ in our atmosphere has now reached levels not seen in more than 800,000 years. As S

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Starting this blog marks an exciting new chapter in my journey as an aspiring environmental scientist. What began as a deep curiosity about the planet and public health has evolved into a growing passion for understanding how we interact with and impact the environment. Recently, I joined the Association of Environmental Sciences and Studies (AESS)—a move that’s already introduced me to an amazing network of people and resources dedicated to tackling some of the biggest envir