Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 6, February 2026. SignificanceDue to progress in reducing infant mortality, the global agenda for preventing premature mortality in recent years has been shifting to adults. While there is strong evidence on the role of socioeconomic factors in reducing infant mortality, …
Observations from the Little Bunker
Last updated: February 24, 2026 10:22 PM
Atmospheric CO₂
429.9 ppm
+17.3
ppm/year
Atmospheric CH₄
1946.47 ppb
+6.49
ppb/year
Global Temperature
+1.48 °C
Peak: +1.73°C
World Population
8.1 billion
+67
million/year