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When was the first carbon dioxide monitoring station established?
Quick Answer
Continuous atmospheric carbon dioxide monitoring began in 1958. The famous Mauna Loa measurements started that year under Charles David Keeling.
The Full Story
The most famous continuous CO2 record began in 1958 at Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii, led by scientist Charles David Keeling. This record, known as the Keeling Curve, provided clear evidence that atmospheric carbon dioxide was steadily rising. It became one of the most important datasets in climate science. Because it has continued for decades, it remains a cornerstone of modern climate monitoring.
Key Facts
1.Started in 1958
2.Measured at Mauna Loa
3.Created the Keeling Curve
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