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Global increase in abundance of key greenhouse gases 1750-2016

Increase in global greenhouse gas abundance in 2016 relative to 1750, by gas

The data describes the increase in the abundance of key greenhouse gases in 2016 relative to 1750. Key greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O). The abundance of nitrous oxide gases increased by 122% over this period.

Methane 257
Carbon dioxide 145
Nitrous oxide 122