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The oxygenation of Earth’s atmosphere ~2.45–2.30 billion years ago may have initiated in the oxidized bottom waters of marine shelves, according to a synthesis of thallium and nitrogen isotopes and cyanobacteria phylogenetic records.
Providing actionable climate information requires an end-user focused approach that links specific local climate risk thresholds with global emissions pathways.
