carbon dioxide removal
Greenhouse gas capture
Carbon dioxide removal refers to processes that extract CO₂ from the atmosphere and store it durably—in geological formations, oceans, soil, or biomass.
Methods range from tree planting and soil management to direct air capture using industrial technology.
Often abbreviated CDR, it's distinct from reducing emissions at the source: Even with aggressive cuts, we'll need carbon dioxide removal to meet climate targets.
- sequestrationAct of setting apart
- captureTake into custody
- atmosphereGaseous layer around planets
- greenhouseClimate-controlled plant enclosure
- emissionsSubstances released into air
trees · tree planting · forests · ocean · algae · biochar · climate · offset · sink · planting · storage · scrubbing · mineralization · photosynthesis · reforestation · kelp · drawdown · green technology
carbon dioxide removalCO2 emissions
Released greenhouse gases
greenhouse gas emissions · carbon emission · deforestation · industrial emissions · outgassing
carbon dioxide removalemission reduction
Lessening pollutant output
decarbonization · mitigation · clean energy transition · prevention · electrification
carbon dioxide removalindustrialization
Transition to factory-based economy
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