carbon sequestration
noun
plural carbon sequestrations
1
: any of various methods or processes for capturing and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere : carbon capture
Carbon sequestration is capturing the carbon dioxide produced by burning fossil fuels and storing it safely away from the atmosphere.—
National Academy of Engineering
National Academy of Engineering… carbon sequestration, the process of taking carbon dioxide—the greenhouse gas associated with global warming—and removing it from circulation by compressing it and injecting it deep underground.—Phred Dvorak
Phred Dvorak
especially
: the capture and use of carbon dioxide by living vegetation : carbon capture sense 2
Carbon sequestration is a process by which carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere, which can be done by forests or in the soil, among other processes. —Eliza Noe
Eliza Noe 2
: the storage of carbon and especially carbon dioxide in carbon sinks (such as oceans, soil, or forests) by natural or artificial means
While measurements of carbon sequestration in trees is well documented, there has been very little work on how much carbon … grasslands can capture …—John Lovett
John LovettGreater Toledo has the potential to be a national leader in carbon sequestration thanks to geological formations that support burial of the captured carbon.—Toledo (Ohio) Blade
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But on the other hand, many more researchers looking at African savannas have found that elephants knock down lots of trees, converting forests into savannas and reducing carbon sequestration.
—Nitin Sekar, ArsTechnica, 5 Apr. 2025
According to a 2024 article in ScienceDirect, improving soil carbon sequestration is a powerful tool in the fight against climate change.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
These types of methods help restore soil health, improve carbon sequestration and reduce reliance on synthetic fertilizers.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
In addition, the movement helps counteract climate change by improving carbon sequestration in the soil.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
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Nitin Sekar, ArsTechnica, 5 Apr. 2025
According to a 2024 article in ScienceDirect, improving soil carbon sequestration is a powerful tool in the fight against climate change.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
These types of methods help restore soil health, improve carbon sequestration and reduce reliance on synthetic fertilizers.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
In addition, the movement helps counteract climate change by improving carbon sequestration in the soil.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
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“Carbon sequestration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbon%20sequestration. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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