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Oceans as Carbon Sinks? Risks and Realities | Auckland News
A new Royal Society of New Zealand report warns that slashing emissions alone won’t keep global temps below 1.5°C — we’ll need to actively pull CO2 from the air, and the ocean could be key. Marine carbon removal spans restoring natural carbon sinks like mangroves to tweaking ocean chemistry, but most methods are still experimental. Big risks include harming marine ecosystems and creating false confidence that tech can replace emission cuts. New Zealand lacks relevant laws, with existing rules focused on dumping prevention. Companies want regulatory updates for research and commercial use, but…
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