Algae bloom process could stop global warming

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Melting icebergs release iron particles which cause algae blooms, which in turn absorb carbon emission, then sink to the bottom of the ocean for hundreds of years

A researcher says, “The Earth itself seems to want to save us.”

Green algae may turn out to be the best friend humanity ever had, slowing global warming and as a source of biofuel. Perhaps one day, quite soon, calling someone “pond scum” will be a compliment.

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