Carbon Sequestration and Cooling Action by Trees

Carbon is not a greenhouse gas. Carbon is chemical element with chemical symbol C. Carbon is the fourth most abundant element in the universe by mass after hydrogen, helium and oxygen. There are different types of greenhouse gases and the most common of all is Carbon Dioxide. Another one is Methane gas. Carbon Dioxide forms when fossil fuels like coal are burned, or when fuel oil in our vehicles are not properly burned, producing that irritating black soot, which is now the Carbon Dioxide. While Methane gas is found in landfills and in animal manures. Methane gas is also produced when fossil fuels are burned. Global warming could have been lessened if there are more trees standing. But trees that convert Carbon Dioxide into oxygen are being demolished by illegal loggers, here in the Philippines and in other countries. Most people don't regard the value of life preservation, much more the preservation of healthy environment.

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