Atmospheric CO2 removal technologies?

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This discussion focuses on various atmospheric CO2 removal technologies, emphasizing the potential of bioengineering, reforestation, and phytoplankton enhancement. Participants highlight the effectiveness of the Russian taiga in replenishing oxygen and suggest that compounds capable of absorbing CO2, such as oceanic phytoplankton, could play a significant role. The conversation also critiques the energy-intensive nature of CO2 compression and sequestration processes, advocating for natural solutions like reforestation and desert greening as more feasible options. Overall, the consensus leans towards leveraging natural processes over engineered solutions for effective CO2 reduction.

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Dr. Courtney said:
The attached graph shows the Mauna Loa data with the best fit exponential, line, and cubic polynomial.
Where is that data from?
What are the equations and coefficients for the linear, exponential and cubic fits?
 
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So what were your equations and coefficients?
 
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Baluncore said:
So what were your equations and coefficients?

You are welcome to download the data and repeat the analysis if you want these details.

This line of discussion also seems to drift further away from the OP.
 
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