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

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carbon capture

This type of aquaculture also has a low carbon footprint and the shells function as a form of carbon capture, according to a 2020 paper by the scientific journal Nature Food.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

As part of the agreement, Alberta has agreed to develop the world's largest carbon capture programme in a bid to reduce its overall emissions.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

The grants were for clean energy projects such as new battery plants, electrical grid upgrades, carbon capture initiatives and a $1.2-billion award for California’s nascent hydrogen hub known as ARCHES.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026

Other sensitive topics are what role it determines carbon capture technology can play in businesses or whether they can acquire carbon credits from programmes outside the EU that would be counted towards their emissions reductions.

From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026

The oil companies had doubts that carbon capture and storage technology would work.

From Salon ● Jun. 26, 2026