Grass and the environment (mobile only)

Abstract:

Growing grass contributes towards CO2 emissions.

Although grass absorbs carbon dioxide, it simply releases it back in to the atmosphere again when cut or reaches the end of its life cycle. Grass also releases nitrous oxide (greenhouse gas) when cut. There is also the soil sequestration factor, meaning the opportunity cost to growing grass instead of something which reduces CO2.

As well, the consequences of fertilizer and pesticide use, watering, and mowing also require Carbon dioxide (CO2) to be emitted with lawn care, which in turn contributes towards climate change.

Conclusion:

After accounting for the ecological consequences, all steps must be taken by governments and inclined non- Governmental organisations to remove grass from the environment. Encouraging Replacing lawns with other flora or synthetic lawns.

Policy Recommendations:

1. Governments should commission comprehensive research in to grass replacement, including whether it would be viable to replace lawns with a synthetic lawn material that can actually absorb and lock up CO2 from the environment and encourage N.G.O’s to do the same.

2. After initial research - Government should Actively encourage citizens to replace lawn grass with synthetic substitutes, possibly providing grants.

3. As a third measure - weed killer should be used to destroy huge amounts of grass on barren land. And seeds air dropped.

Summary:

The environmental impact of these measures would be a tremendous help towards reaching carbon neutrality.

Author - David Ian Bennett

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