On the source and sink of the carbon cycle

Between heaven and earth, the cycle of carbon is related to the survival of all things. The source is where carbon comes out; the sink is where carbon gathers. These two, like the two sides of yin and yang, check and balance each other to maintain ecological balance.

In the world, there are many carbon sources. The cutting of forests and the burning of fireworks all make carbon escape from the atmosphere. With the rise of industry, fuel and coal are burned, and a large amount of carbon is also released. Such actions cause the carbon content in the atmosphere to increase gradually, and the climate changes accordingly. The trend of warming is becoming more and more obvious, glaciers are melting, sea levels are rising, and disasters are frequent.

And where carbon sinks, forests are the first. Forests absorb carbon, carry out photosynthesis, store carbon in their bodies, and are the lungs of the earth. Wetlands are also good carbon sinks, and their special ecology can accumulate carbon in the mud. The oceans are vast, and plankton absorb carbon and deposit it on the seabed, which is also an important carbon sink.

However, at this time, carbon sources are increasing day by day, and carbon sinks are gradually declining. Forests are deforested, wetlands are reduced, and oceans are polluted, causing the power of carbon sinks to fail to capture carbon sources. To restore the balance of the carbon cycle, we should reduce carbon sources and increase carbon sinks.

Those who reduce carbon sources need to promote clean energy and use less fossil fuels. Industrial production should be efficient and energy-saving, and carbon emissions should be reduced. For transportation, you can push trams and buses, and drive less fuel cars.

Those who increase carbon sinks, vigorously plant trees and protect forests. Extensively build wetland reserves to restore wetland ecology. Protect the marine environment and promote the reproduction of plankton.

Only by doing this can we harmonize the sources and sinks of the carbon cycle, so as to maintain the peace of heaven and earth and the prosperity of all things. Future generations will also enjoy the benefits of nature and the beauty of ecology.