Ocean Acidification Poses Real Threat, Actress Warns

Thursday, April 22, 2010 - 19:20 in Earth & Climate

Ocean acidification is a real problem, and unless our weather breaking carbon dioxide emissions are substantially curbed, the ocean will continue to become more acidic, according to a new report by National Research Council. The long-term consequences of ocean acidification on marine life are unknown, but the problem is apparently serious enough that Hollywood celebrities need to lobby Congress over the issue. "My hope, one shared by millions of Americans, is that you, our legislators, will put aside your differences and enact climate and read more

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