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23Overview of gases accounted for in abatement calculations
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23 Overview of gases accounted for in abatement calculations
The following table provides an overview of the emissions sources and carbon pools, and the associated greenhouse gases, that are relevant to working out the net abatement amount for a soil carbon project.
- Overview of gases accounted for in abatement calculations
- Item Relevant carbon pool or emission source Greenhouse gas
- 1 Carbon pool Soil Organic carbon (C)
- 2 Emissions source Livestock Methane (CH4) Nitrous oxide (N2O)
- 3 Emissions source Synthetic fertiliser Nitrous oxide (N2O)Carbon dioxide (CO2)
- 4 Emissions source Lime Carbon dioxide (CO2)
- 5 Emissions source Tillage events Nitrous oxide (N2O) Carbon dioxide (CO2) Methane (CH4)
- 6 Emissions source Soil landscape modification activities Nitrous oxide (N2O) Carbon dioxide (CO2) Methane (CH4)
- 7 Emissions source Residues Nitrous oxide (N2O)Carbon dioxide (CO2)Methane (CH4)
- 8 Emissions source Irrigation energy Nitrous oxide (N2O)Carbon dioxide (CO2)Methane (CH4)