What is Biosequestration?
Carbon sequestration refers to the process of removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and storing it in another location (called a carbon sink). Biosequestration is the process of capturing and storing carbon in living organisms such as plants and algae. This occurs through the natural process of Photosynthesis (explained below).
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Through the process of photosynthesis, trees convert carbon dioxide and water
into sugars (and fibre) for growth and release oxygen back into the atmosphere.
Chemistry:
6 CO2 + 6 H2O + photons => C6H12O6 + 6 O2
or more simply...
carbon dioxide + water + light energy => sugars + oxygen