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(M.A. Stewart) wrote in
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> Nice FAQ... the following doesn't seem correct though.
>
> "Ambient air contains 21% oxygen, 78% nitrogen and 1% trace gases
> (which includes about 0.4% carbon dioxide)."
>
> My understanding is that there is 280 PPM to 380 PPM (depending on
> where its measured) of CO2 in the atmosphere. This would be 0.028% to
> 0.038% of CO2 in ambient air.
>
> (i.e. 380/1,000,000 X 100 = 0.038%)
>
> (i.e. Nitrogen 78% or 780,000 PPM... 780,000/1,000,000 X 100 = 78%)
>
> Just thought I would let you know... after
> all, 0.4% (4000 PPM) would really freak out the
> GlobalWarmers/CarbonDioxideDemonizers/ClimateChangers/CarbonTaxers.
>:)
>
>
>
>
You are absolutely right! I accidentally misplaced the decimal point.
It's been fixed. Thanks for the heads-up.
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Tegger
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