The world’s oceans may be turning acidic faster today from human carbon emissions than they did during four major extinctions in the last 300 million years, when natural pulses of carbon sent global temperatures soaring, says a new study in Science. The study is the first of its kind to survey the geologic record for evidence of ocean acidification over this vast time period.
Study: Kardashians Get 40 Times More News Coverage Than Ocean Acidification
Door Shauna Theel, MediamMatters for America, 27 juni 2012
Later toegevoegd:
'Inhospitable Oceans' Acidifying at Rate Unseen in 250 Million Years (or Ever)
Door Jon Queally, Common Dreams, 26 augustus 2013
New study shows oceans in peril as acidification is happening at rate perhaps never seen in planet's history.
Ocean Health Study Raises Concerns, Offers Some Hope
Door Ben Bovarnick, Climate Progress, 18 augustus 2012
Oceanen verzuren steeds sterker en sneller
Trouw, 30 augustus 2012
Zie ook m'n blognotities:
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Foto: oceanograaf James Zachos met een bodemmonster van 56 miljoen jaar oud
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