The capture and long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide, occurring naturally through processes such as photosynthesis and its storage in forests, soil and ocean sediment, or through deliberate engineered methods intended to reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. Natural carbon sinks such as forests, wetlands and the ocean currently absorb a substantial share of human carbon dioxide emissions each year.
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1. Carbon Sequestration (Wikipedia)
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Carbon sequestration is a natural process of storing carbon in a carbon pool. It plays a crucial role in effectively managing the global carbon cycle and limiting climate change by reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
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