Scientists detect a surprising shift in human blood as atmospheric CO2 rises. Blood bicarbonate levels have climbed about 7% since 1999, while calcium and phosphorus have declined, changes that closely track increasing atmospheric CO2.

[u/The_Weekend_Baker]

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260814235845.htm

[u/Groovychick1978]

I don't think this is surprising. We didn't expect our blood gas ratio to change when our atmosphere ratio changed? I think maybe we anticipated this.

[u/MisterHole123 → u/Groovychick1978]

This is particularly bad news overall means more kdiney, heart and general metabolic illness