WEEK 4 Flashcards
carbon sequestration
the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide to prevent its release into the atmosphere
where does carbon sequestration occur
through photosynthesis, where CO2 is absorbed and converted into organic matter which is stored in plant tissues and soil
what does carbon sequestration help mitigate
climate change by reducing atmospheric CO2 levels
4 places where carbon can be stored in terrestrial biomes
vegetation, soil, forests, wetlands
vegetation
carbon is stored in the biomass of plants, including leaves, stems, and roots
soil
organic matter in the soil, such as decomposed plant and animal material, contains significant amounts of stored carbon
forests
mature trees and forest ecosystems act as major carbon sinks, storing carbon in both living biomass and dead organic matter
wetlands
these store carbon in saturated soils and plant material
how climate change is defined according to UNF conventions on climate change
change in clime attributed to human activities that alter the atmosphere’s composition. includes shifts in temp, rain patterns, primarily due to greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels or deforestation
3 ecosystem services provided by forests
carbon sequestration, biodiversity habitat, water regulations
what public goods would be protected by regulating peat bog cutting in Ireland
biodiversity, carbon storage, water quality, tourism
biodiversity
peat bogs are ecosystems that support different plant and animals
carbon storage
peat bogs store significant amounts of carbon and regulating helps mitigate climate change by preventing CO2 release
water quality
healthy peat bogs filter water, improving quality
tourism
preserving peat bogs can enhance recreational opportunities and promote eco-tourism
