Parts Per Million
A ratio-based measure of the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide is usually measured in parts per million. In 2007 the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide passed 384ppm, an increase of more than 100ppm since 1750. Other less widespread greenhouse gases may be measured in parts per billion or parts per trillion.
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