Dr. Benny Peiser18.04.2008 11:43
Kalte Dusche für Hitzköpfe: Eine Entwarnung nach der anderen
Fears that the rapid draining of water from the top of Greenland’s ice sheet may be contributing to the rise of global sea levels have been allayed by new research. Though scientists confirmed that the water can drain away faster than Niagara Falls, it did not seem to accelerate the movement of the ice sheet into the ocean as previously thought.
Despite dire warnings about the dangers of carbon dioxide (C02) buildup in Earth’s atmosphere, the phenomenon may harm some residents of the ocean less than others. Researchers have found that one species of plankton seems to thrive on ocean changes due to increased CO2 content. The study serves as a reminder that nature can be more adaptive and resilient than expected when facing environmental challenges--although what those adaptations will mean for marine ecosystems remains an open question.
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