### Question
How does the law define carbon sequestration?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 13389*, **carbon sequestration** is defined as:

> 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**

