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Rise in atmospheric CO2 accelerates as economy grows, natural carbon sinks weaken
10-22-2007 · EurekAlert!Human activities are releasing carbon dioxide faster than ever, while the natural processes that normally slow its buildup in the atmosphere appear to be weakening. These conclusions are drawn in a new study in the early online edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Oct. 22-26. The report states that "together, these effects characterize a carbon cycle that is generating stronger-than-expected climate forcing sooner than expected."
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