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
Toledo (Ohio) BladeExamples of carbon sequestration in a Sentence
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Control Union also manages the Regenagri certification, an international agriculture initiative that helps organizations improve sustainability by certifying greenhouse gas emissions, carbon sequestration claims, data analytics, benchmarking and advisory services.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
Scientists predict that there may not be enough arable land available or ocean capacity to support the level of carbon sequestration required to meet climate goals, requiring a turn towards geologic storage.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 July 2025
Delaying tree harvests and protecting older forests enhances carbon sequestration, making untouched forests vital for reducing carbon dioxide and combating climate change.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025
Recent studies have also highlighted that floating plastic limits the ability of the ocean for carbon sequestration, which is crucial for climate regulation.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
Scientists predict that there may not be enough arable land available or ocean capacity to support the level of carbon sequestration required to meet climate goals, requiring a turn towards geologic storage.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 July 2025
Delaying tree harvests and protecting older forests enhances carbon sequestration, making untouched forests vital for reducing carbon dioxide and combating climate change.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025
Recent studies have also highlighted that floating plastic limits the ability of the ocean for carbon sequestration, which is crucial for climate regulation.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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“Carbon sequestration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbon%20sequestration. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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