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Old 04-13-2016, 01:22 AM   #40 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard View Post
Yes, rotting plant matter returns all the carbon to the air - by definition.
And we must not forget that the carbon returning to the air as methane has a longer half-life and a higher greenhouse effect compared to COČ from the wood burning. So, even if there is no total carbon recovery, this process is still somewhat efficient.
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