What is Carbon Sequestration?

Carbon sequestration – the practice of removing carbon from the atmosphere and storing it – is one of the many approaches being taken to tackle climate change. Find out why this method is being used and the different ways in which carbon is being removed and stored.

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What is Carbon Sequestration?

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