Thursday, June 9, 2016

Science & Technology: Radio Program on Turning CO2 to Limestone at Hellisheidi Geothermal Power Plant

Fast Storage of CO2 in Volcanic Rock (BBC)


Atmospheric carbon dioxide injected into volcanic rock as part of a pilot project in Iceland was almost completely mineralized, or converted to carbonate minerals, in less than two years. The results suggest that basaltic rocks may be effective sinks for storing carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere.

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