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carbon capture

noun

  1. the process of trapping carbon dioxide at its emission source, transporting it to a usually underground storage location, and isolating it there:

    New carbon capture technologies provide an additional weapon against global warming.



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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of carbon capture1

First recorded in 1970–75
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Prioritising a carbon capture and storage scheme - called the Acorn Project - is seen as a vital step in reducing Grangemouth's carbon footprint.

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An initial £5.8bn injection was earmarked for green projects including "carbon capture, green hydrogen, ports, gigafactories and green steel," according to UK government documents.

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Tracking the surge in firefighting costs and insured losses misses the decay of natural systems that provide water filtration, soil retention and carbon capture.

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Carbon capture capacity declines dramatically as forests are replaced by chaparral, undermining efforts to mitigate climate change.

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Carbon capture could prevent the CO2 produced by these processes from entering the atmosphere - and the government has bet achieving its climate goals on it.

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