Despite the many differing theories behind the reasons behind climate change, the evidence is agreed upon and that is that there is change, and something needs to be done.
Soil Carbon sequestration is one of the paths that can contribute significantly to carbon neutrality in the future while benefiting the agricultural sector the world over.
Following the lessons and regenerative solutions identified through soil regeneration and desertification management practices all now gaining favour, immense change is further possible in a very short period of time given the enormous significance molecular hydrogen and oxygen supplementation can provide using nanobubble infusion methods of our existing water infrastructure and supplies.
Increasing organic matter in the soil for example, by enabling larger plant root systems and allowing for the formation of extensive biofilms, improves soil structure and reduces erosion, leading to improved water quality in groundwater and surface waters, and ultimately, increased food security. Dong and Layzell (2001) have demonstrated that 3 weeks of soil hydrogen supplementation led to net CO2 fixation into the soil and increased oxygen consumption. While increased root length following hydrogen supplementation has been widely reported.
It can difficult to put a commercial dollar figure on the benefit of carbon sequestration, however done the right way, it can deliver tremendous economic benefit through sustainable increased agricultural production, both qualitatively and quantitatively. Ultimately, it is with the correct farming management practices and a regenerative focus, that carbon sequestration becomes an unavoidable solution. A net zero carbon footprint is of course a good place to start whereby we stop creating more, however, we still need to get it back into the ground where it belongs in the form of plants, trees and life. While nearly 50% of the atoms in a plant are hydrogen atoms, about 45% of its weight is carbon.
We acknowledge that reforms will empower farmers to diversify their income and earn credits under the various systems and incentives rolling out around the world for simply regenerating land and soil thought lost for whatever reason, but the ecosystem required to enable their regeneration also needs to start somewhere. Molecular hydrogen and oxygen enriched water significantly assists to create an environment in the soil capable of favouring life. Healing the planet will be profitable, not only in carbon credit accumulation but also to enable the production of goods in otherwise thought lost agricultural land. On a global scale these numbers are immense and the potential to scale and provide benefit is enormous.
- Dong, Z. & Layzell, D. B. H2 oxidation, O2 uptake and CO2 fixation in hydrogen treated soils. Plant Soil 229, 1–12 (2001).
- Xie, Y. et al. Hydrogen-rich water-alleviated ultraviolet-B-triggered oxidative damage is partially associated with the manipulation of the metabolism of (iso)flavonoids and antioxidant defence in Medicago sativa. Funct Plant Biol 42, 1141–1157 (2015).