20 million year record of CO2 levels preserved in foraminifera Position #34746

Atmospheric concentrations of CO2 stretching back 20 million years can be estimated via analysis of the the shells of tiny creatures known as foraminifera buried in a column of ocean mud and rock.
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IssueHow serious is climate change?
IssueIs the Earth's climate really changing?
IssueSensitivity of Earth's climate to atmospheric CO2?
IssueHow can climatic sensitivity to atmospheric CO2 be estimated?
Position20 million year record of CO2 levels preserved in foraminifera
ComponentForaminifera shells indicate historic acidity of surface water
ComponentSurface water acidity rises as atmospheric CO2 rises
Grounding100-200 ppm CO2 changes associated with major climate transitions
GroundingCO2 levels haven't risen this rapidly at any time over 20m years
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Entry date (GMT): 10/25/2009 6:33:00 PM
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