The table below lists the atmospheric CO2 concentration (ppm) in the given year.
Year | 1870 | 1960 | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 1994 | 2000 | 2010 |
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Concentration (ppm) | 270 | 310 | 320 | 340 | 360 | 370 | 380 | 390 |
This data shows there has been a rapid increase in CO2 concentrations since the onset of industrialization.