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Coastal and estuarine carbon removal technique may backfire when pushed too far

Coastal and estuarine carbon removal technique may backfire when pushed too far
Phys.org Saturday 27 June 2026, 13:40 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

Scientists investigating a proposed way to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere using seawater have found that adding too much alkalinity to neutralize acids can trigger chemical reactions that undermine the process.

Scientists investigating a proposed way to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere using seawater have found that adding too much alkalinity to neutralize acids can trigger chemical reactions that undermine the process.
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