carbon dioxide
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"What we're seeing is a gradual shift in blood chemistry that mirrors the rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide, which is driving climate change," A/Prof Larcombe said.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 15, 2026
Warmer waters absorb less carbon dioxide, leaving more of the planet-warming gas in the atmosphere.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
It is a vicious loop, with increased wildfires releasing massive amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, accelerating planetary warming.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
And, similarly, in multiple proceedings, it ignored the benefits of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, methane, and hydrofluorocarbons.
From Slate ● Aug. 2, 2026
An overwhelming richness of vegetation may have caused the level of oxygen to rise above today’s concentration, with a corresponding depletion of carbon dioxide.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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