Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere hit a new record high in 2011, the World Meteorological Organization has said.

BBC: Greenhouse gases hit record high

Last year equaled the hottest on record with 2005 and 1998, according to the World Meteorological Organization.

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"The atmospheric burden of greenhouse gases due to human activities has yet again reached record levels since pre-industrial time, " said World Meteorological Organization Secretary-General Michel Jarraud.

BBC: No let up in greenhouse gas rise

The UNEP report follows on from a new analysis by the World Meteorological Organisation that says the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached a record high in 2011.

BBC: UN says carbon cuts too slow to curb dangerous warming

Recently, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reported that greenhouse gases in the atmosphere hit a new record high in 2011.

BBC: Carbon emissions are 'too high' to curb climate change

On Monday, the World Meteorological Organization of the UN said greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change have reached record levels in the atmosphere and show no sign of receding.

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