sequestration
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Interest in biofertilisers is also tied to environmental concerns, with researchers saying they increase organic carbon in the soil, contributing to carbon sequestration.
From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026
More recently, Weyerhaeuser programmed computers to sift through property attributes to identify opportunities for wind and solar power installations and carbon sequestration projects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
His family planned to continue the legal action but in November his estate was placed into sequestration – the Scottish legal equivalent of bankruptcy – due to costs linked to court action.
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2026
In September 2024, Arbor reached an agreement with Microsoft in which the technology company would buy carbon credits backed by Arbor’s sequestration.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2025
"But we intend to call several of the law enforcement officers present in the courtroom, and I would like to invoke the rule of sequestration."
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
Vocabulary lists containing sequestration
Earth Science - Middle School
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The Carbon Cycle
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Earth Science - High School
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