Sofia Moutinho
Journalist joining a team of chemists on a research vessel in West Antarctica to study glacial melting and its impact on ocean chemistry and global climate.
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Jun 14, 2024 • 21min
On Thin Ice: Supercharged Phytoplankton (Part 1)
Journalist Sofia Moutinho joins a team of chemists in West Antarctica to study glacial melting's impact on ocean chemistry and global climate. They discuss the release of iron from melting glaciers, its role in phytoplankton growth and carbon absorption, and the potential cooling effect on the climate. The episode offers insights into the interplay between glacial melt, iron enrichment, and the Earth's climate system.
