ClimateJuly 10, 2026

sequestration

/ˌsiː.kwɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

Definition

The act of isolating or storing a substance, such as carbon dioxide, in a stable, long-term location to prevent it from entering the atmosphere.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'sequestrare,' meaning 'to set aside' or 'to surrender.' It entered Middle English via Old French to describe the legal act of placing property in the hands of a third party, eventually evolving to describe the physical containment of materials.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the permanent geological storage of carbon dioxide, which is incentivized through specific federal tax credits. This distinguishes traditional storage methods from newer utilization practices.

Beyond Storage: How Captured Carbon Can Be Utilized

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Bipartisan Policy Center

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