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    “Planetary Emergency” – Critical Threshold for Oceans Exceeded

    “Planetary Emergency” – Critical Threshold for Oceans Exceeded

    Greenhouse gas emissions have made the oceans increasingly acidic. Now, according to a new report, ocean acidification has exceeded the limit considered safe for marine life for the first time. ‘The consequences could be really serious,’ says Albert Norström, associate professor at the Stockholm Resilience Centre.