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Planes can create clouds of tiny ice crystals, called contrails, and some studies suggest they could have an a significant effect on climate.

Planes can create clouds of tiny ice crystals, called contrails, and some studies suggest they could have an a significant effect on climate. Source: Shutterstock

Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere hit a new record in 2018, a new report has revealed. The UN's World Meteorological Organisation says carbon dioxide levels are rising faster than predicted and it's urging more action to avoid an intense climate crisis in the coming years.


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Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere hit a new record in 2018, a new report has revealed. The UN's World Meteorological Organisation says carbon dioxide levels are rising faster than predicted and it's urging more action to avoid an intense climate crisis in the coming years.


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