A reading that describes natural carbon sources and sinks. This reading by Noelle Eckley Selin, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, describes how anthropogenic activities alter the concentration of carbon in various sources and sinks, thus, contributing to global warming.
Students will learn about the various types of carbon sinks and sources. They will further understand the importance of the removal of this excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere using technologies for carbon capture and storage, and carbon sequestration.
Use this tool to help your students find answers to:
What are the natural sources and sinks of carbon on Earth?
Discuss the importance of carbon sequestration for climate mitigation.
Discuss carbon sequestration through carbon capture and storage technologies.
About the tool
Tool Name
Carbon Sequestration
Discipline
Chemistry, Environmental Sciences
Topic(s) in Discipline
Carbon Sequestration, Carbon Capture and Storage, Carbon Sources and Sinks
Climate Topic
Climate and the Atmosphere; Climate Mitigation and Adaptation; Climate and the Biosphere; Climate and the Lithosphere
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