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The story of CO² is the story of everything : how carbon dioxide made our world

by Peter Brannen

This study explores the role of carbon dioxide throughout Earth's history, examining how the carbon cycle has shaped the planet's habitability and evolution. It analyses the impact of modern carbon emissions on the global climate crisis and the future of humanity.

Accession 29601 ISBN 9780063036987 Publisher Ecco, HarperCollins
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