carbon sequestration

British

noun

the prevention of greenhouse gas build-up in the earth's atmosphere by methods such as planting trees to absorb carbon dioxide or pumping carbon dioxide into underground reservoirs

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The farm also collects quantifiable data for soil carbon sequestration.

From Barron's • Nov. 11, 2025

The latest research looked at data stretching back to the 1920s to quantify this carbon storage, also called carbon sequestration.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2025

The study's findings are helping piece together the puzzle of wetland carbon sequestration on a global scale.

From Science Daily • Dec. 2, 2024

That land, which altogether makes up an area roughly the size of South Dakota, represents tremendous opportunities for carbon sequestration and biodiversity, according to GFI.

From Salon • Aug. 21, 2024

The changes appeared to respond to concerns about the possible loss of canopy and shade, and could boost carbon sequestration.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2024

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