# Rain May Increase Ocean Carbon Uptake More Than We Thought

Source: [State of the Planet](https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2026/11/11/rain-may-increase-ocean-carbon-uptake-more-than-we-thought/) · 2026-11-11 · Earth & Climate
Page: https://themorning.science/story/rain-may-increase-ocean-carbon-uptake-more-than-we-thought-1b55d2c445f5176f
Kind: research · Impact: medium

## In brief

- A Lamont-led study suggests global carbon budgets may underestimate ocean CO2 uptake by roughly 5% to 15%.
- The gap is attributed to carbon budgets not fully accounting for the effects of rain.
- The finding is reported by State of the Planet, published 2026-11-11.

## Why it matters

If carbon budgets underestimate ocean uptake, estimates of how much CO2 remains in the atmosphere and how much emissions must fall could shift, so science readers working on carbon accounting should note the possible revision.

## Timeline

- 2026-11-11: Lamont-led study on rain and ocean carbon uptake reported

## Coverage

- [Rain May Increase Ocean Carbon Uptake More Than We Thought](https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2026/11/11/rain-may-increase-ocean-carbon-uptake-more-than-we-thought/) — State of the Planet, 2026-11-11

Tags: ocean carbon uptake, carbon budget, rainfall, climate science, carbon cycle

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