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Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS)

Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) is a climate change mitigation technology that combines bioenergy production—using organic materials like plants for fuel—with carbon capture and storage techniques. It works by growing biomass, which absorbs carbon dioxide (CO2) as it grows. When this biomass is converted into energy, the CO2 produced is captured before it can enter the atmosphere and is then stored underground in geological formations. This process can help reduce greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere and potentially lead to negative emissions, making it a promising strategy in the fight against climate change.

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    Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) is a climate change mitigation technology that combines renewable energy production from biomass (like plant materials) with carbon capture and storage techniques. In BECCS, organic materials are used to generate energy, while the carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted during this process is captured before it enters the atmosphere. This captured CO2 is then stored underground or repurposed. BECCS aims to provide low-carbon energy while actively reducing the amount of CO2 in the environment, potentially helping to combat climate change by creating a negative carbon footprint.