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Environmental Science

Carbon Cycle

Quick fact

The carbon cycle moves about 200 billion tonnes of carbon between the atmosphere, land, and oceans every year, yet only a tiny fraction remains in the air at any moment.

Why this is interesting

Every time you breathe out, you release carbon dioxide into the air. But where does that carbon go next? The answer reveals a planetary balancing act essential for life itself.