Charles Keeling and the Mauna Loa Observatory
- Date Range
- 1958 – 1970
- Title
- Charles Keeling and the Mauna Loa Observatory
- What occurred
- In the 1950s Charles Keeling began recording atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide in an attempt to identify its correlation with climate change. In 1958 he received funding from the IGY to establish a research base at Mauna Loa nearly two miles above sea level. Keeling's research revealed a definitive correlation between increases in CO2 and human activity, leading to the trapping of heat in the atmosphere. His findings contributed to the emerging perspective which emphasized the need for immediate political action targeted towards reducing emissions.
- Location
- 44-2441 Mauna Loa Access Road, Waimea, HI 96743
- Image Citation
- Wikipedia: Charles David Keeling https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_David_Keeling
- Student name(s)
- Mitch Stechmann