CO2 is an important trace gas in Earth's atmosphere. It is an integral part of the carbon cycle, a biogeochemical cycle in which carbon is exchanged between the Earth's oceans, soil, rocks and the biosphere. Plants and other photoautotrophs use solar energy to produce carbohydrate from atmospheric carbon dioxide and water by photosynthesis. Almost all other organisms depend on carbohydrate derived from photosynthesis as their primary source of energy and carbon compounds.
The spread began in the 7th to 9th century, originally brought to North Africa under the Umayyad Dynasty. Trade networks were extensive, spanning through north and west Africa which created a medium in which islam peacefully spread through the merchant class.
That the speed of its expansion is increasing