Question

Explain how promoting ‘afforestation’ and checking ‘deforestation’ reduces the release of greenhouse gases.

Answer 1

Afforestation, growing more plants and forest help to absorb greenhouse gases CO₂ during photosynthesis.

\[\ce{6CO2 + 12H2O->[Sunlight][Chlorophyll] C6H12O6 + 6H2O + 6CO2}\]

Checking deforestation means reducing the burning of wood and also the use of biofertilizers instead of nitrogenous fertilizers to help the control emission of greenhouse gases, i.e. nitrous oxide.