Researchers from the University of Utah discovered a correlation between rising atmospheric CO2 levels and warming sea surface temperatures during the Paleocene to Eocene epochs transition.

Researchers from the University of Utah discovered a correlation between rising atmospheric CO2 levels and warming sea surface temperatures during the Paleocene to Eocene epochs transition, approximately 59 to 51 million years ago. The study, which analyzed microscopic fossilized shells of marine organisms, sheds light on the planet's warming patterns during this time, attributing it primarily to massive greenhouse gas emissions and tectonic activity. These findings provide insights into carbon cycle feedback mechanisms and sensitivities and offer valuable predictions for anthropogenic climate change.

August 26, 2024
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