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Ice core reveals low CO2 during warm spell 3 million years ago

For the first time, scientists have measured atmospheric gases from the late Pliocene, yielding data that could help to predict the future climate ...
New Scientist

One of Earth’s most vital carbon sinks is faltering. Can we save it?

Climate change deniers love to point out that plants flourish when carbon dioxide levels rise. As we burn fossil fuels, their thinking goes, the Earth will become greener and even more supportive of ...
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How can we reduce CO2?

Carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels is causing climate change. From renewables and green tech to tackling deforestation, what will it take to turn the tide on emissions?Carbon dioxide is vital to ...
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Ice cores suggest dust, not CO2, once drove major climate shifts

Ice core records stretching back hundreds of thousands of years show that airborne mineral dust, not carbon dioxide alone, played a leading role in driving some of the most dramatic climate shifts in ...
Scientific American

Where on Earth will we store all that captured CO2? Try the U.S. east coast

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Carbon capture and storage—sucking the CO2 ...
Earth.com

Urban trees emerge as the biggest carbon sink in cities

A new study shows city trees absorb more carbon dioxide than other urban plants and can sometimes balance daily traffic emissions.
Reuters

BP-Petrobras partnership on Bumerangue block hinges on CO2 levels, sources say

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 6 (Reuters) - A possible partnership between BP and Petrobras (PETR3.SA), opens new tab to develop the British firm's oil and gas find in Brazil's pre-salt layer would hinge on ...