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Fact check

This is why Wheat is not a Carbon Sink

Nadine Kraft, Axel Don, Bernhard Osterburg | 20.01.2021


PB Public Relations
KB Coordination Unit Climate and Soil AK Institute of Climate-Smart Agriculture

Although agriculture grows plants that bind carbon, it does not contribute to minimising atmospheric carbon dioxide. However, this is repeatedly claimed and supposedly proven with calculation examples. Our fact check shows why agricultural products have practically no climate relevance. (in German)

Participating institutes

Coordination Unit Climate, Soil, Biodiversity
Institute of Climate-Smart Agriculture
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