Antarctic Iron Myth: Why Melting Glaciers Won’t Save the Climate via Algae Blooms

A long-held climate theory suggested that melting Antarctic ice would release iron to stimulate CO2-absorbing algae blooms. New research from West Antarctica reveals that most of this vital nutrient actually comes from the deep ocean, dampening hopes for a natural feedback loop.

Lars Sørensen

February 28, 202635 views

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Xiao Lin2h ago

It is a bit of

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Isla MacGregor2h ago

It is a bit sobering

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