Fixing the Ocean's pH Problem

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The ocean is getting more and more acidic. Can we solve it by emptying a giant bottle of antacid into the ocean? No… but the idea of lowering the ocean’s acidity in order to decrease global carbon dioxide levels isn’t all bad. Let’s dive into the science behind ocean alkalinization, and how it could be one part of a larger solution to our global climate crisis.

Correction:
4:29 We've raised atmospheric concentrations to roughly 420 ppm, we haven't added that much entirely by ourselves. Blame the backwards whale sweater for this mistake, it just threw everything off.

Credits:
Executive Producer:
Matthew Radcliff

Producers:
Andrew Sobey
Elaine Seward
Darren Weaver

Writer:
Alex Dainis

Host:
Alex Dainis

Scientific Consultants:
Leila Duman, Ph.D.
Michelle Boucher, Ph.D.
Katie Lebling

Executive in Charge for PBS: Maribel Lopez
Director of Programming for PBS: Gabrielle Ewing
Assistant Director of Programming for PBS: John Campbell

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