Carbon sequestration is the long-term storage of carbon in plants, soils, geologic formations, and the ocean. Sequestration can help mitigate the effect of global warming because it reduces the amount of atmospheric CO2. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. By sequestering carbon, we can reduce its concentration in the atmosphere and slow down climate change.
There are different ways to sequester carbon. One way is through agricultural practices such as no-till farming and planting cover crops. These practices promote soil health and increase the amount of carbon that is stored in soils. Another way to sequester carbon is through forest management practices such as reforestation, avoided deforestation, and improved forest management. These practices also help to store more carbon in trees and other vegetation. Additionally, geological sequestration involves injecting CO2 into deep underground rock formations where it will be stored for a long period of time.
Sequestration alone cannot stop climate change; we must also reduce our emissions of greenhouse gases if we want to stabilize the climate. But sequestration can play an important role in mitigating climate change by reducing atmospheric concentrations of CO2