Oceans losing ability to absorb greenhouse gas
Monday, January 11, 2010 - 14:35
in Earth & Climate
(PhysOrg.com) -- Like a dirty filter, the Earth's oceans are growing less efficient at absorbing vast amounts of carbon dioxide, the major greenhouse gas produced by fossil-fuel burning, reports a study co-authored by Francois Primeau, UC Irvine Earth system science associate professor.