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Oceans absorb more carbon dioxide than trees.

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INSUFFICIENT LEANING
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5 sources for · 0 against

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Is it true that oceans absorb more carbon dioxide than trees?

Unclear. Several sources confirm the ocean absorbs a large share of human carbon dioxide emissions, roughly a quarter to a third. None of the placed items compares that uptake with the amount trees absorb, so the comparative claim itself is not settled.

Verdict: PARTIAL LEAN · 5 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

Evidence for · 5
Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of Earth
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Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of Earth. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_dioxide_in_the_atmosphere_of_Earth

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Assessing Changes in Marine Biogeochemical Processes Leading to Carbon Dioxide Removal with Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
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Assessing Changes in Marine Biogeochemical Processes Leading to Carbon Dioxide Removal with Autonomous Underwater Vehicles. (n.d.). tos.org. https://tos.org/oceanography/assets/docs/ocean-observing-2023-garcia.pdf

Removing Carbon Dioxide Through Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement and Seaweed Cultivation: Legal Challenges and Opportunities
2021
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M., W. R., G., S. K., & Michael, G. (2021). Removing Carbon Dioxide Through Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement and Seaweed Cultivation: Legal Challenges and Opportunities. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.7916/d8-n5ty-0y80

Quantifying the Ocean Carbon Sink | News | National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)
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Quantifying the Ocean Carbon Sink | News | National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI). (n.d.). ncei.noaa.gov. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/quantifying-ocean-carbon-sink

NOAA says Earth's oceans becoming more acidic
2024
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NOAA says Earth's oceans becoming more acidic. (2024). en.wikinews.org. https://en.wikinews.org/wiki/NOAA_says_Earth's_oceans_becoming_more_acidic

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