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Ancient Volcanoes Warn Us: Urgent Action Needed Now!

7/2/2025

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Ancient underwater volcanoes in South Africa unleashed a staggering 20,500 gigatons of carbon dioxide 183 million years ago, devastating ocean oxygen levels. Today, human emissions reach 2,390 gigatons, endangering marine ecosystems. Experts caution that if we don’t take urgent action, we risk repeating history with catastrophic deoxygenation and lasting ecological harm.

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Ancient underwater volcanoes in South Africa unleashed a staggering 20,500 gigatons of carbon dioxide 183 million years ago, devastating ocean oxygen levels. Today, human emissions reach 2,390 gigatons, endangering marine ecosystems. Experts caution that if we don’t take urgent action, we risk repeating history with catastrophic deoxygenation and lasting ecological harm.