ii. Ways to Tackle Carbon: Understanding the Options
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Scientists are exploring different ways to deal with too much carbon, and they fall into three main categories:
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This involves putting carbon directly into the oceans. It’s like making the oceans a big sponge for carbon by either injecting it or adding nutrients. The goal is to help the oceans absorb and hold onto more carbon. |
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Think of the ground beneath us as a giant storage room. Certain natural spaces underground, like rocks, can hold onto carbon dioxide for a really long time. It’s like locking away carbon in a secure, hidden vault. |
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This approach focuses on working with the land. Natural storage areas, like soil and plants, can be improved. We can boost how much carbon they capture through processes like photosynthesis, slow down the breakdown of organic matter, and change how we use the land. It’s like making our natural storage areas for carbon even better. |
Choosing the Best Option: Out of these methods, putting carbon underground seems to be the most practical for dealing with too much carbon in the short term. It’s like picking the most effective way to handle the excess carbon right now.