Some scientists are in favor of adding iron to the ocean to remove excess carbon dioxide.

Some scientists are in favor of adding iron to the ocean to remove excess carbon dioxide.

In some key parts of the ocean, biological activity is limited by a lack of iron in seawater. Adding iron could therefore help stimulate phytoplankton growth and increase both the ocean’s uptake of carbon dioxide and the amount sequestered at depth. Credit: Natalie Renier, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Francisco Martin Leon 22/09/2024 11:30 7 min … Read more