carbon sequestration

carbon sequestration
a) The natural removal of carbon from the atmosphere by the soil and plants
b) Any of several processes for the removal of excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in an effort to mitigate global warming

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  • Carbon capture and storage — (CCS) is an approach to mitigating global warming based on capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) from large point sources such as fossil fuel power plants and storing it instead of releasing it into the atmosphere. Although CO2 has been injected into… …   Wikipedia

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  • Carbon capture and storage in Australia — Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is an approach to mitigate global warming by capturing carbon dioxide CO2 from large point sources such as fossil fuel power plants and storing it instead of releasing it into the atmosphere. CCS is also used for… …   Wikipedia

  • Carbon sink — A carbon sink is reservoir of carbon that accumulates and stores carbon for an indefinite period. The main natural sinks are: # Absorption of carbon dioxide by the oceans # Photosynthesis by plants and algae The process by which carbon sinks… …   Wikipedia

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