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The Discovery of Global Warming December 2005
The “Keeling curve” of CO2 measured at Mauna Loa, Hawaii over nearly half a century. Within the long-term rise are annual fluctuations as Northern Hemisphere plants take up carbon during summer growth and release it in winter decay. For a more recent curve see the Scripps site. Scripps Institution of Oceanography, reproduced by permission.