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Scientists Turn CO2 From Geothermal Plant Into Solid Rock (CCTV)

In Iceland scientists are developing a new way to cut carbon emissions and improve air quality by turning toxic air into solid rock. China Central Television (CCTV)’s Zhang He reported this story from Reykjavik, Iceland.

To store carbon dioxide underground, Iceland scientists dissolve CO2 in water, and inject it into reactive volcanic basalt rock. Within a year, over 80 percent of the CO2 will transform into solid carbonate minerals, experts said.

The test are being conducted close to Hellisheidi Power Plant, a geothermal power plant in Reykjavik, that offers excellent conditions for the study as it has water, CO2, and basalt rocks.

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