carbon storage
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The biological process by which carbon in the form carbon dioxide is taken up from the atmosphere and incorporated through photosynthesis into different compartments of ecosystems, such as biomass, wood, or soil organic carbon. Also, the technological process of capturing waste carbon dioxide from industry or power generation, and storing it so that it will not enter the atmosphere. |
Sustainable use assessment, Americas assessment | |
The technological process of capturing waste carbon dioxide from industry or power generation, and storing it so that it will not enter the atmosphere. |
Land degradation and restoration assessment, Asia-Pacific assessment, Europe and Central Asia assessment |