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Pacific Oceans elevated acidity is dissolving Dungeness crabs shells

AGreenLiving

Related: Pacific heat wave threatens coral reefs in Hawaii and other regions Increased atmospheric carbon dioxide levels set in motion increased carbon dioxide absorption by the water, thus lowering the ocean’s pH levels. More here: Pacific Oceans elevated acidity is dissolving Dungeness crabs shells.

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Using Trees To Build A Better World

R-Squared Energy

RR: Can you explain the relationship trees have with the carbon cycle? Does a mature forest continue to sequester carbon, or is most of that done during the growth phase? Ford: Trees are the workhorse that help sequester carbon, but they aren’t the only one. There are two ways to look at carbon sequestering functionality.