Human Metabolism Produces Over 2 Billion Metric Tons of CO₂ Annually, Study Finds

Human Metabolism Produces Over 2 Billion Metric Tons of CO₂ Annually, Study Finds

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A University of Bath-led study estimates that human metabolism produces 2.05 billion metric tons of CO₂ annually, marking a 74% increase from 1985 to 2015. The research aims to improve understanding of carbon sources and the role of human biological activity in the global carbon cycle.

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