Polar ocean is sucking up less carbon dioxide

Windy waters may mean less greenhouse gas is stored at sea.

The ability of the Southern Ocean to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is being eroded by climate change, say environmental researchers. If the trend continues, then the ability of this ‘carbon sink’ to deal with humankind’s greenhouse emissions will be impaired.

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