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djkuhl t1_j94xx8h wrote

Planting kelp would be cheaper

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Able-Tip240 t1_j96v7ce wrote

Kelp and long rooted grass have shown to be the 2 best carbon capture methods for like a decade. Everyone trying to just not do the most effective thing since it isn't super profitable.

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helloiamrobot t1_j9jcxqw wrote

kelp can't grow everywhere -- you need relatively clear, shallow water of appropriate temperatures. These can be complimentary things.

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djkuhl t1_j9kp6al wrote

Over 40% of the world's kelp forests are gone because of fishing nets. It should be replanted.

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