What effect does grain growing have on global warming?

Question

Why does burning of tropical rainforest lead to global warming but burning an equivalent amount (mass) of corn stalks not?

Answer 1

I believe the difference it that the rainforest absorb the largest amount of carbon in the world. Burning the rainforest does not contribute directly, rather it reduces the amount of carbon that is absorbed. That would then increases the amount of carbon in the environment where as corn does not absorb any where near as much carbon as the rainforest.

Answer 2

There's very little burning of corn stalks done anymore. Usually they're either tilled under or left on the surface and planted through. That leaves the carbon dioxide stored in the stalks somewhat.

Answer 3

The rain forest are fine . The amount of rain there is about 100 in. per year and with that the plants will win. The burring does not cause global warming ,the production of CO2 is part of nature air recycle. Doesn't hurt anything. Plants take care of all CO2 that is produced .

Answer 4

growing grain takes large pieces of land devoid of trees that produce water and grain only consumes water ,
so it is a train on the environment
and creates a lot ot heat
wheat for example reflects the sun and can cause hot spots hundreds of miles away.adding to desertification

also as an effect of mono culture the lands used for grain are left behind impoverised of nutrients
and poisened by fertilizers and agro chemicals
and most like ly will also turn into dessert in the end
desserts affect the climates and add to global warming.