CO2 Sequestration advances

Many different methods of minimizing the burning of fossil fuels have been discussed over the years. However, Sequestration has taken the lead as one of the best ways to reduce the impact of fossil fuel burning. Sequestration is done by removing CO2 from industrial and power generation emissions and storing it indefinitely underground.  Many tests have been done at sites in southwestern Washington. At the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, researchers and scientists are injecting the 1,000 tons of CO2 one-half a mile underground to see if the greenhouse gas can be stored safely. Injection is occurring on Boise property in deep basalt and they probably show the formation of limestone crystals as a result of CO2 reacting with minerals in the basalt.

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