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This is cited in the documentary "One Strange Rock". That is the only data I have. I am trusting that the documentary is accurate, I have not fact checked the d
by hitpointdrew 5y ago
This is cited in the documentary "One Strange Rock". That is the only data I have. I am trusting that the documentary is accurate, I have not fact checked the documentary.
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You might find this PBS article interesting as well, https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/no-the-amazon-fires-wont-deplete-the-earths-oxygen-supply-heres-why https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/no-the-amazon-fires-won...
"Forest plants produce lots of oxygen, and forest microbes consume a lot of oxygen. As a result, net production of oxygen by forests – and indeed, all land plants – is very close to zero."
- otterley 5y agoSaying net production of oxygen is zero is not identical to saying net sequestration of carbon dioxide is zero. Photosynthesis: 6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2 You can see here that there's glucose (a carbohydrate) being produced in addition to oxygen.