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kisamoto
on Oct 25, 2023
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Adding crushed rock to farmland pulls carbon out o...
The crushed rocks in this case mineralize into stable silicates which can be beneficial as they flow down rivers into the sea. As they are alkaline they can combat ocean acidity and the minerals help crustaceans harden their shells.
londons_explore
on Oct 25, 2023
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Are those super finely crushed stable silicates those same ones which cause silicosis?
kisamoto
on Oct 26, 2023
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Good question, more research needed (on my side and perhaps in general related to this specific case).
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