Biosequestration

Biosequestration (pronunciation: /ˌbaɪoʊsɪˈkwɛstreɪʃən/) is the capture and storage of the atmospheric greenhouse gas carbon dioxide by continual or enhanced biological processes. This term is most frequently used in the context of carbon capture and storage methods that involve biological processes.

Etymology

The term "biosequestration" is derived from the prefix "bio-" meaning life and the word "sequestration" which means the act of removing, separating, or seizing anything from the possession of its owner under a writ of sequestration.

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Process

Biosequestration can occur in all ecosystems on land and in the sea. It involves the process of photosynthesis where plants, algae, and some forms of bacteria capture atmospheric carbon dioxide and convert it into biomass. This biomass can then be stored in various ways, such as in the form of standing forests or as carbon stored in the soil.

Importance

Biosequestration is an important process in the fight against climate change. By capturing and storing carbon dioxide, it helps to reduce the amount of this greenhouse gas in the atmosphere, thereby helping to mitigate the effects of global warming.

Challenges

While biosequestration offers a natural way to capture and store carbon dioxide, there are challenges associated with it. These include the need for large areas of land or sea to be effective, the potential for the stored carbon to be released back into the atmosphere, and the impact of changes in land use on the ability of ecosystems to sequester carbon.

External links

Medical encyclopedia article on Biosequestration
Wikipedia's article - Biosequestration

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