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As the olive tree grows it takes in carbon dioxide for photosynthesis, and gives out oxygen. When olive oil is burnt it gives out the carbon dioxide that it took in, so overall there is no net movement of carbon dioxide. - This is why it is said to be carbon neutral.

"Carbon neutral" means generally that the activity adds no additional carbon dioxide to the atmosphere. This is in comparison to the burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) which do add extra greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide which has been hidden underground for 300 million years).

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