Final Essay

Introduction

The biogeochemical cycles of carbon simply refers to the biological, geological and chemical processes that release and absorb carbon and carbon’s movement through our environment. The natural cycle of carbon is governed by environmental conditions and simultaneously governs the environment.

Human alteration of the terrain and ecosystem to serve agricultural, industrial, housing, transportation and other purposes affects the way that soils, sediments, seas, plants and animals undergo the processes that regulate the relative prevalence of carbon in different states and compounds. Aside from disturbing natural processes that balance the distribution of carbon, human activity releases carbon—particularly as CO2 gas—in the atmosphere

My red meat intake is already limited by my budget, but I would struggle to keep it out of my diet if it were more accessible. Dairy, however, is a significant part of my daily diet. It can be cost effective and beneficial to replace dairy milk with a soy or cashew milk. These often have less calories and greater nutritional value than the nonfat dairy that most of us ingest. These two groups contribute one third of the US’s food-based carbon emissions, according to The Nature Conservancy, making it well-worth revisiting your meal plan. Making a point of trading chicken for beef in your own kitchen is a good choice when you’re making dinner for two, but I frequently cook for groups. Making the change can make my get-togethers a little more environmentally conscious—and more affordable for me and my environment.

Conclusion

The carbon cycle will never return to its pre-industrialization state, but the intensifying effects of carbon emission can be halted and even reversed through long-term reduction of carbon-releasing activities. Regulations on industrial practices that put off carbons are a large and significant step, but facilitating change on the individual and/or household level can be exceptionally impactful.

Seemingly insignificant lifestyle changes can seriously reduce our individual contribution to carbon levels in our atmosphere and in our oceans. These changes can be fiscally wise and even have a significant and immediate positive impact on human