Re: Oxygen - Trees vs. Algae
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The process of photosynthesis converts water and carbon dioxide into carbohydrates and oxygen.
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It's their value as a "carbon sink" that is usually claimed rather than the oxygen generated compared to algae. However, it's only held in trees temporarily, as they decay it recycles. Their value may be as a stabilizer rather than any net effect, so rapid removal of live ones could put the system out of balance.
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this is correct. Its not about oxygen, its about slowing climate change (aka global warming)
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