Proposal to Sink Boreal Trees in Arctic Ocean to Capture 1 Billion Tonnes of CO2 Annually
CARBON CAPTURE
A proposal suggests that cutting down boreal forests and sinking the trees in the Arctic Ocean could potentially remove up to 1 billion tonnes of CO2 annually. The plan involves floating coniferous trees down major Arctic rivers to sink them, while concerns about biodiversity loss, flooding, and wood decomposition remain. Researchers emphasize the need for further investigation into seafloor conditions to evaluate the feasibility of this carbon capture method.

Jan 10, 2026, 3:45 PM