Researchers from the University of Manchester are benefitting from a golden funding opportunity provided by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, looking into the restoration of a 'super species' of a kind of moss, claimed to have the capability of reducing global warming.
The researchers have received the Bezos Earth Fund Greenhouse Gas Removal Ideation Prize, a USD 1 million initiative established by the tech boss to support innovative, climate-smart ideas that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and boost the development of scalable approaches to climate change.
According to Dr. Jonathan Ritson, the Sphagnum Moss is a unique one of its kind which, like trees, act as carbon sinks that capture atmospheric CO2 and reduce methane emissions. The moss is found in peatlands and supports a form of bacteria that consumes methane.
The carbon-sequestering plant has, however, experienced a decline in recent years due to human activities. The project now seeks to revive this keystone plant and potentially reduce global warming levels, whose effects continue to be felt across the globe. Climate financing plays a rather crucial role to the success in the fight against climate change, and Revitalize lauds the efforts done by the e-commerce guru in progressively taking action.
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Read the full story on the Sphagnum Moss research below.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg8n1vgdqqo
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Kudos to Bezos for outstanding work in research finance !
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@Kevin agreed!
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This is a great way of helping find ways of combating climate change
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How sustainable is relying on a single moss species for mitigating global warming and methane emissions?
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@mercy_ndegwa_296 hi! Thank you for your question. The approach is not to simply rely on the moss for mitigating climate change, it is one act that can make a difference. Just like we plant trees here in Kenya, it may look like a small act, but it contributes to the greater agenda even if it's on a small scale level. We welcome your perspectives so that we can keep learning and gaining understanding!
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Supporting such initiatives can help cities adapt to climate change impacts and develop sustainable strategies for the future.