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