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To make a differenece in CO2 consumtion, a large area has to be planted. On a global scale, think Sahara-area size. At such scales, the limiting factor would b
by greendesk 8y ago
To make a differenece in CO2 consumtion, a large area has to be planted. On a global scale, think Sahara-area size.
At such scales, the limiting factor would be the nutrient availibility in soil.
So, such GMO might play a role; albeit not as the main factor.
- greendesk 8y agoTo add: the change might play a role jn smaller emissions from normal agriculture.
- ForHackernews 8y agoThis is correct, but it's also accurate to say that land-management will need to play a role in mitigating climate change (to the extent that's still possible): https://news.berkeley.edu/2018/08/29/improving-soil-quality-can-slow-global-warming/ https://news.berkeley.edu/2018/08/29/improving-soil-quality-...