A natural or artificial system that absorbs and stores carbon dioxide, thereby reducing CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere. Natural carbon sinks include forests, oceans and soil, while artificial carbon sinks include technologies such as carbon capture and storage.
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26 January 2026
The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) began its so-called ‘definitive regime’ phase on 1st January this year, meaning the tariff mechanism has moved from a reporting obligation to a real-world cost for companies...
15 January 2025
Under CCS, carbon emissions are captured and permanently stored, for example in geological storage sites.
23 December 2025
Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) is a method of reducing carbon dioxide emissions by trapping the gas for industrial use or permanent storage, preventing its release into the atmosphere.
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