Ex-NASA engineer to plant one billion trees using drones
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Science, Biology, Social Studies, Other
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11th Grade - University
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Hard
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The video discusses the alarming rate of deforestation, with 58,000 square miles of forest lost annually. Bio Carbon Engineering, an Oxford-based start-up, aims to combat this by planting 1 billion trees a year using drones. The process involves mapping deforested areas, deploying automated planting drones to plant germinated seeds, and using nutrient-rich seed pods to ensure successful growth. With two operators, 36,000 trees can be planted daily.
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What is the purpose of the hydrogel in the seed pods?
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How many trees can be planted in a single day with two operators?
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