As a consequence, not only does the amount of
science on carbon sequestration need to grow, but also research attuned to the local and specific needs of areas across the globe.
Not exact matches
Examples include forecasting climate variability and its impacts
on water supplies, studying the spread of infectious diseases, searching for microbial - based alternative fuels, and the
science and economics of
carbon sequestration.
James @ 152: Skeptical
Science had a series
on the
carbon balance in the Arctic going forward, with special emphasis
on permafrost; iirc, the out gassing from melting tundra overwhelms the potential new
carbon sequestration.
Other estimates
on soil
carbon sequestration are more conservative, with acclaimed soil
science professor Rattan Lan suggesting something closer to 10 % of annual emissions may be a more realistic figure.
«Invasive species are a leading driver of the decline of native species,» said Pejchar, which is why she was surprised at the paucity of «
science on the footprint of energy development [as it impacts] the spread of invasive species or the loss of
carbon storage /
sequestration through habitat alteration.»
The National
Science Foundation and U.S. federal agencies could spur innovation with investments in transparent research programs
on carbon dioxide removal and reliable
sequestration.