You Asked: What Determines the Oxygen and CO2 Levels in Our Atmosphere?

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State of the Planet Blog | Phebe Pierson
April 22, 2019

Got a burning question about climate change? “You Asked” is a series where Earth Institute experts tackle reader questions on science and sustainability. To submit a question, drop a comment below, message us on Instagram, or email us here.

Today’s question comes via our Earth Month Q&A on Instagram:

Why is there 21% oxygen and 0.03% carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

Answer provided by Jason Smerdon

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