The life cycle on the Earth is being broken by the increased levels of CO2 in the air that is being absorbed by the world's oceans. The CO2 then turns to acid in water, causing devastating effects.
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Blue August: Acid In the Water
The life cycle on the Earth is being broken by the increased levels of CO2 in the air that is being absorbed by the world's oceans. The CO2 then turns to acid in water, causing devastating effects.
Added: Dec 22, 2010
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Runtime: 03:11
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