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Hiilidioksiditasojen represents the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in the atmosphere, measured in parts per million (ppm). The term is commonly used in climate science and environmental policy to track anthropogenic influences on greenhouse gas emissions. Atmospheric CO₂ levels were historically around 280 ppm during preindustrial times. Since the industrial revolution, the concentration has increased steadily, reaching 420 ppm in recent years, largely due to the combustion of fossil fuels, deforestation, and land-use changes.

Monitoring is conducted through global networks such as the Mauna Loa Observatory, which has provided continuous measurements since 1958. Satellite instruments, including NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory, complement ground-based stations by providing spatial coverage and vertical profiles of atmospheric CO₂. Data are processed by scientific organizations like the Global Carbon Project and the NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory.

The rise in hiilidioksiditasojen contributes to the greenhouse effect, trapping infrared radiation and leading to global mean temperature increases. Climate models link a 1 °C temperature rise to a 1.6 ppm increase in CO₂, establishing a threshold for international agreements such as the Paris Accord, which aims to keep global warming well below 2 °C.

Mitigation strategies target reductions in CO₂ emissions through renewable energy adoption, energy efficiency, afforestation, and carbon capture and storage technologies. Policy instruments include carbon pricing, emissions trading systems, and regulatory standards. Tracking hiilidioksiditasojen informs policymakers, scientists, and the public about progress toward climate goals and the urgency of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.