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NASA's Artemis II Captures Earthset Amid Climate Crisis

4/8/2026

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NASA's Artemis II crew captured a new Earthset image, marking 58 years since Apollo 8's Earthrise.
CO2 rose from 320 ppm in 1968 to about 430 ppm in 2026, driving a ~1.2°C global temperature rise.
Continuous monitoring shows alarming trends, including more heatwaves and melting glaciers.
Recent data indicate an upward energy imbalance, suggesting accelerated heating and the need for net-zero emissions.

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NASA's Artemis II crew captured a new Earthset image, marking 58 years since Apollo 8's Earthrise.
CO2 rose from 320 ppm in 1968 to about 430 ppm in 2026, driving a ~1.2°C global temperature rise.
Continuous monitoring shows alarming trends, including more heatwaves and melting glaciers.
Recent data indicate an upward energy imbalance, suggesting accelerated heating and the need for net-zero emissions.