Carbon Capture and Sequestration(CCS)---the role of agriculture and soils

Extended Abstract. Renewable energy as a replacement for fossil fuels is highly desirable, but the reality is that fossil fuels(especially coal and petroleum) will be major sources of global energy for many decades to come. Therefore, CCS is vital to reduce release of carbon emissions and other GHG’s to the atmosphere thereby mitigating global warming. The focus of this presentation is on the role of agriculture and soils in CCS. USDOE says that terrestrial carbon sequestration is both practical and effective. This presentation is a review of the role of agriculture and soils in CCS.