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To all, concern: a climate-change special

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Unraveling CO2 Misconceptions

This chapter examines the historical misunderstandings about carbon dioxide's role in climate change, particularly during the 20th century. It highlights the crucial research of forward-thinking oceanographers that shifted the perception of CO2 from a distant concern to an urgent crisis. The narrative emphasizes the need for global cooperation and decisive action to address the complexities and uncertainties of climate change.

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