Can the Oceans Save Us from Climate Change?
Rare Earth
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The Ocean's Role in Carbon Absorption
The chapter explores how the ocean serves as a vital carbon sink, storing carbon dioxide and oxygen deep underwater for centuries. It delves into the ocean's ability to mitigate climate change by absorbing excess energy and gases, and introduces the concept of marine carbon dioxide removal. Experts discuss various methods, including chemical and biological approaches, to enhance the ocean's capacity to absorb carbon dioxide and the challenges in scaling up these efforts.
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