Carbon Budget Flashcards
1
Q
What is the carbon budget ?
A
Refers to the net balance of co2 exchanges between 4 major stores of carbon (Lith/hydro/bio/atmo)
2
Q
What is the annual net gain?
A
4.3 Gtc
Mainly through rising carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases like methane
From combustion of fossil fuels / cement production.
3
Q
What do land / ocean act as?
A
Sinks
Storing 2.5 Gtc annually
Not counterbalancing the gains though
