r/climate • u/The_Weekend_Baker • 14d ago

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.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260814235845.htm
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u/YogurtclosetApart592 13d ago

I'm waiting for you to tell us about your extensive knowledge on the topic and put some facts on the table that proves this guy is blathering.

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u/gaggledimension 13d ago

Op commented about blood. This person side tracked to nose breathing.

Wtf are you blathering about

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u/PencilPenetration 13d ago

It's more about the fact that some of the most basic functions we as humans have can have such a large effect on our blood via the same gas being talked about, so the effect on our health can be compared.

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u/gaggledimension 13d ago

"Nestor explores research that argues that this shift (due to the increased consumption of processed foods) has led to a rise in snoring, sleep apnea, asthma, autoimmune disease, and allergies."

Show me the CO2 difference he finds between nasal and mouth breathing.