Carbon sequestration is an important technique in addressing climate change. Which of the following is not a carbon sequestration technique?

Bringing large tracks of tropical regions under afforestation

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Injecting CO2 into oil fields and oceans

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Development of wetlands

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Reducing the emission of carbon dioxide by reducing burning of fossil fuels

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Solution

The correct option is D
Reducing the emission of carbon dioxide by reducing burning of fossil fuels

Carbon sequestration is the process involved in carbon capture and the long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide is naturally captured from the atmosphere through biological, chemical, or physical processes.

Some important methods of Carbon sequestration

Peat production

Reforestation

Wetland restoration

Mineral carbonation

Ocean storage

Subterranean injection

Chemical scrubbers

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