US EditionSouthern Polar Sea "Rülpst" and Heats up Earth – Climate Targets in Danger
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The Southern Ocean defies climate models by continuing to play its major role as carbon sinks. But recent observations make it uncertain its ability to continue to absorb CO2. Thanks to their ability to absorb 25% of the CO2 emitted into the atmosphere by our human activities, the oceans are precious "carbon sinks", essential for... This article The Southern Ocean, a carbon sink of limited duration ? appeared first on Natura Sciences.
The Southern Polar Sea is a central buffer in the climate system – and yet with its "Rülpsen" could contribute to unforeseen warming.
A new study by climate researchers at the University of Victoria is causing a stir: Deep beneath the Southern Ocean, an enormous amount of stored heat could be waiting to be suddenly released. This phenomenon, described by the researchers as an "ocean burp," could heat up the global climate again for decades, even if humanity has already reduced its CO2 emissions. […] Source
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