Fertilizing the Ocean to Absorb CO2
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February 05, 2009
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Download video directlyPhytoplankton are vital to the removal of carbon dioxide from the Earth's atmosphere. Some scientists are considering "fertilizing" the ocean with iron to increase the phytoplankton population, which could absorb more of our emissions. Watch this videocast to find out whether this method could work, and learn about the risks involved.
