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Modern Concepts & Developments in Agronomy

Trees Cannot Sequester Enough Carbon to Slow Abrupt Climate Change

  • Open or CloseGuy R McPherson*

    Professor Emeritus of Conservation Biology, University of Arizona, USA

    *Corresponding author:Guy R McPherson, Professor Emeritus of Conservation Biology, University of Arizona, USA

Submission: June 03, 2020;Published: June 12, 2020

DOI: 10.31031/MCDA.2020.06.000641

ISSN: 2637-7659
Volume6 Issue4

Abstract

The idea of planting trees to sequester atmospheric carbon is considered. Obviously, the process of photosynthesis insures that trees sequester carbon from the atmosphere. However, there are important questions that arise as we consider whether, how, and how many trees to plant. How fast do trees sequester carbon from the atmosphere? How much carbon do trees sequester? What negative side-effects are associated with planting large numbers of trees? These critical questions are addressed herein.

Keywords: Abrupt climate change; Carbon capture; Sequestration

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