Rising temperatures could turn plankton and other tiny aquatic organisms into a huge source of carbon emissions, a little-known — and potentially catastrophic — climate tipping point that could accelerate global warming. A study published Thursday in Functional Ecology found that rising temperatures cause a sudden shift in the eating habits of these microbes, turning them from carbon absorbers to carbon emitters. (Kate Yoder)

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