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Posted
Sep 10, 2014
Oceans, Observations, International, Ecosystems & Biodiversity, Carbon Cycle

Greenhouse Gases Reach Record Levels

Greenhouse gases reach record levels
According to the UN’s World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a surge in carbon dioxide levels drove the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere to a record high in 2013. Greenhouse gas levels rose more between 2012 and 2013 than at any time in the last 30 years.
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Posted
Mar 27, 2014
Oceans, Coasts, Ecosystems & Biodiversity, Carbon Cycle

U.S. Ocean Acidification Research Plan Released

A sea butterfly shell slowly dissolves over 45 days in seawater with increased acidity
The U.S. Strategic Plan for Federal Research and Monitoring of Ocean Acidification , released on March 27th, will guide research and monitoring investments to improve understanding of ocean acidification, its potential impacts on marine species and ecosystems, and adaptation and mitigation strategies.
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