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== Biosequestration == |
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Biosequestration is the capture of atmospheric ] by ]. It is crucial to the initiation, evolution and preservation of life. |
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== Carbon in the Earth's Atmosphere == |
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It is generally accepted by ] that the ] content of the ] since before the ] was 0.03 percent.<ref>JE Lovelock. Gaia. A New Look at Life on Earth. Oxford University Press. Oxford. 1989 p80</ref> The capture of atmosphereic C02 level has been largely a function of absorption by sea water, vegetation and soils.<ref>Tim Flannery. The Weather Makers. The History and Future Impact of Climate Change. Text Publishing. Melbourne.2005. p29</ref> The capacity of the oceans to absorb C02 is decreasing.<ref>CL Sabine et al. The oceanic sink for anthropogenic C02 Science 2004; 305:367-71.</ref> Given the potential adverse effects of rising atmospheric C02 levels (see ]) his increases the imperative to develops policies and laws that increase photosynthesis and biosequestration. |
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== References == |
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