Carbon dioxide

The Met Office said carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are set for one of the biggest annual increases in 2020.

Three scientists are attempting to better understand methane so that its prevalence in the atmosphere can be reduced. There has been a rise of methane levels in the last decade, and although it is less prevalent than CO2, it can be more destructive than carbon dioxide.

Prince Harry was asked about his use of private jets at the launch of an initiative to make travel more sustainable. Speaking from Amsterdam, the Duke of Sussex explained that “99% of the time” he travels on commercial flights, and offsets his carbon footprint. He said he only uses private jets when necessary for the safety of his family.

The Duke of Sussex says he spends “99% of my life travelling the world by commercial aircraft.”