Scientists Warn Against Using Oceans To Soak CO2

Scientists warn that using the earth's oceans to soak excess carbon dioxide blamed for causing global warming could cause greater damage.

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November 23, 2001, 5:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"In the continuing debate over global warming and how to fight it, some scientists and entrepreneurs advocate using the oceans as a sponge to absorb carbon dioxide from the air.Others are saying not so fast. They argue that widespread ocean dumping of carbon dioxide could unbalance the aquatic environment."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

FULL STORY: Plan Calls for Using Oceans to Soak Up CO2; Critics Cite Perils

Thursday, November 22, 2001 in The New York Times

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