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Carbon emissions
Carbon emissions are the release of carbon compounds, such as carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4), into the atmosphere. These compounds trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming
Ocean Acidification
The ocean absorbs a proportion of atmospheric carbon dioxide. When the carbon gas dissolves in seawater, it forms carbonic acids which leads to ocean acidification. This chemical change threatens marine life, particularly organisms with calcium carbonate skeletons or shells vulnerable to being dissolved in acidic water. This disrupts marine food webs, harms marine biodiversity, and reduces aquatic food sources for humans.