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the carbon cycle and us

the carbon cycle and us

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In this episode, we breathe and feel our human connection to the short carbon cycle. Long-sequestered carbon stores from deep underground -- as oil reservoirs or within frozen permafrost -- are brought to the surface by human activity, and then converted into greenhouse gases. These gases, like CO2 and methane (CH4), float into Earth's atmosphere, circulate, and trap heat -- causing the planet to warm. We have thrown the carbon cycle out of balance.

topics and purpose: how humans participate with the carbon cycle, and how to enact systemic change for a climate-positive future

terms defined: short carbon cycle, long carbon cycle

notes: Join the climate movement and get involved with political mobilization by working or volunteering with organizations like 350.org and Protect Our Winters.


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