GETTING DOWN TO EARTH: CARBON SEQUESTRATION EXPLAINED
Soil has a huge potential to store atmospheric carbon, but our current agricultural system doesn’t prioritize soil health. Monoculture (farming of 1 crop per field) and the extensive use of synthetic fertilizers inhibit soil life and prevent it from storing carbon. Furthermore, industrial agriculture is fossil-fuel intensive and emits over 9% of all greenhouse gases in the US. But Karl notes that growing food has the potential to become a carbon-negative endeavor if we begin practicing regenerative agriculture. Read More