### Question
What is the definition of carbon sequestration?


### Answer
The definition of **carbon sequestration** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 13389*:

> the capture of carbon dioxide through terrestrial, geological, biological, or other means, which prevents the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 13389*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 134-ENERGY POLICY > SUBCHAPTER VII-GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE**

