Could whale poo fix global warming? The world’s largest mammals play a key part in holding carbon and stopping climate change.
The gentle giants saving planet Earth
Sea longevity: Most whales have a lifespan of at least 40 years, and some reach over 100. Glossary
Environment - The natural world.
Algae - A simple plant that grows in or on water.
Absorbs - Takes in or soaks up.
CO2 - Carbon dioxide.
Greenhouse gas - Gases in the Earth's atmosphere that trap heat, contributing to global warming. Carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and water vapour are all greenhouse gases.
Global warming - The Earth is getting hotter due to climate change.
Invest - Put money into.
Fossil fuels - Fuels made from decomposing plants and animals, including coal, natural gas and oil. These fuels release carbon dioxide, causing global warming.