carbon capture

American  

noun

1. the process of trapping carbon dioxide at its emission source, transporting it to a usually underground storage location, and isolating it there.

   New carbon capture technologies provide an additional weapon against global warming.

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Etymology

Origin of carbon capture

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, transition technologies such as carbon capture and storage, where a carbon capture unit is added to, say, an existing steel plant, would likely be more practical, even if the overall outcome isn’t as green.

From The Wall Street Journal

This is also where policymakers can make the biggest difference: providing the money and incentives to develop or commercialize immature technologies such as carbon capture and storage, advanced nuclear power, geothermal energy and hydrogen.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a recent report, Min argued the state will also need more “clean, firm” power — resources that can operate around the clock — such as geothermal energy or natural-gas plants with carbon capture.

From Los Angeles Times

So far, carbon capture hasn’t made much of a dent in emissions.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company says in its 2024 sustainability report that it aims: “to grow our oil-and-gas business, lower the carbon intensity of our operations and grow new businesses in renewable fuels, carbon capture and offsets, hydrogen, power generation for data centers, and emerging technologies.”

From The Wall Street Journal