Science December 2005 PMID 16373572

Trading water for carbon with biological carbon sequestration.

Robert B Jackson, Esteban G Jobbágy, Roni Avissar, Somnath Baidya Roy, Damian J Barrett, Charles W Cook, Kathleen A Farley, David C le Maitre, Bruce A McCarl, Brian C Murray

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Discussions emphasize the harmful effects of biological carbon sequestration practices, citing scientific research and highlighting issues like reduced stream flow, soil salinization, and acidification. The tone is critical and evidence-based, showing strong engagement but moderate enthusiasm, with some calls for policy changes such as sustainable land reforms.

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Most discussions strongly highlight the negative environmental impacts of planting trees for carbon sequestration, indicating disagreement with the publication's optimistic portrayals.

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The posts show moderate interest, primarily focusing on environmental consequences rather than engaging deeply with the research details.

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Many comments cite scientific studies and emphasize the widespread negative effects, demonstrating active engagement.

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User discussions reflect concern about ecological trade-offs, but view the overall influence of the publication as moderate rather than transformative.

Abstract in brief

  • Biological carbon sequestration via tree plantations can significantly reduce stream flow, depleting it by about 227 mm annually worldwide, and lead to soil issues like salinization and acidification.
  • Research shows that many plantation projects neglect their broader environmental impacts, such as drying streams and harming water availability.
  • Climate and economic models suggest that planting forests for carbon capture won't offset water losses and may worsen climate feedbacks, indicating a need for careful consideration of these ecological trade-offs.

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Markus Kröger
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@TeivoTeivainen @TimoTenhunen1 @maijasalmi @LofRiku Euka yms puuplantaasien vaikutuksia maaperään ja lähiseutujen vesitilanteeseen on tutkittu laajalti ja monitieteisesti. Vaikutukset ovat valtaosassa tapauksia negatiivisia. Kts. esim tämä Science lehden julkaisu, jossa laajaa dataa ja monta tutkijaa: https://t.co/FLhzlOgVZ8 https://t.co/MPObzmW30D

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RT @JessicaDondoni: Monoculturas de árvores causam perdas substanciais no fluxo dos rios, além de elevada salinização e acidificação.(Tradi…

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Janne E. Kumpulainen
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RT @MarkusKroger: @TeivoTeivainen @TimoTenhunen1 @maijasalmi @LofRiku Euka yms puuplantaasien vaikutuksia maaperään ja lähiseutujen vesitil…

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RT @MarkusKroger: @TeivoTeivainen @TimoTenhunen1 @maijasalmi @LofRiku Euka yms puuplantaasien vaikutuksia maaperään ja lähiseutujen vesitil…

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Markus Kröger
@MarkusKroger · X

RT @MarkusKroger: @TeivoTeivainen @TimoTenhunen1 @maijasalmi @LofRiku Euka yms puuplantaasien vaikutuksia maaperään ja lähiseutujen vesitil…

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Janne E. Kumpulainen
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RT @MarkusKroger: @TeivoTeivainen @TimoTenhunen1 @maijasalmi @LofRiku Euka yms puuplantaasien vaikutuksia maaperään ja lähiseutujen vesitil…

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Markus Kröger
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@TeivoTeivainen @TimoTenhunen1 @maijasalmi @LofRiku Euka yms puuplantaasien vaikutuksia maaperään ja lähiseutujen vesitilanteeseen on tutkittu laajalti ja monitieteisesti. Vaikutukset ovat valtaosassa tapauksia negatiivisia. Kts. esim tämä Science lehden julkaisu, jossa laajaa dataa ja monta tutkijaa: https://t.co/FLhzlOgVZ8 https://t.co/MPObzmW30D

Jun 6, 2023 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 635 followers View post →
#ForGlobalGoals
@ForGlobalGoals · X

RT @JessicaDondoni: Monoculturas de árvores causam perdas substanciais no fluxo dos rios, além de elevada salinização e acidificação.(Tradi…

Aug 29, 2022 · 1 share · 7,242 followers View post →
Jessica Dondoni
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Monoculturas de árvores causam perdas substanciais no fluxo dos rios, além de elevada salinização e acidificação.(Trading Water for Carbon with Biological Carbon Sequestration/Revista Science) -Precisamos de uma reforma agrária com base na sustentabilidade #SouODS #ODS #Act4SDGs

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