The United States is making a big push to cut down on greenhouse gases. One of the main strategies is carbon capture and storage. This technology aims to trap carbon dioxide from power plants before it escapes into the atmosphere. While it sounds like a good plan, there are some serious concerns, especially for low-income communities and communities of color. These g...
Carbon capture is a hot topic in the fight against climate change. But it is not easy. The process is expensive and uses a lot of energy. To make it more effective, scientists are looking for new materials. These materials should be able to capture carbon dioxide from the air and release it when needed. One promising method is called moisture-swing carbon ca...
Imagine a world where we can easily capture harmful gases in the air. That is the promise of Deep Eutectic Solvents (DESs). These are not your average liquids. They are a special blend of ionic liquids and alcohols. This combination has a superpower: it can trap carbon dioxide (CO2). This is a big deal for our planet. CO2 is a major contributor to climate change. ...
Did you know that capturing carbon dioxide (CO₂) from low concentrations in the air can help keep the Earth's temperature stable? This process, called carbon capture and storage (CCS), is crucial but tricky due to the slow movement of dilute CO₂. Scientists have found a clever way to tackle this problem using a material called PTA-C. PTA-C is made from p-phthalic ac...
Imagine a powder that can clean the air of carbon dioxide (CO2) just by sitting there. Sounds like magic, right? Well, scientists at UC Berkeley have made it happen! They've created a special powder called COF-999 that can soak up CO2 from the air around us. It's like a tiny, invisible sponge working to fight the climate crisis. This powder isn't like regular sponge...
In a packed meeting, Champaign County Board voted unanimously to halt new carbon capture projects beneath the Mahomet Aquifer for a year. This move follows concerns that such projects could threaten the water supply for half a million people. Andrew Rehn, a climate policy director, warned that storing carbon underground might contaminate the water. Even though there'...
California has been a front-runner in combating climate change, from banning new gasoline cars to suing big oil companies. But now, there's a new worry: carbon capture projects. These projects aim to capture and store carbon dioxide from power plants and industrial sites. Yet, many experts agree this technology isn't reliable and has significant risks. For starters, ...
Did you know that there’s a way to clean up power plant exhaust before it hits the air? It’s called carbon capture and storage, or CCS for short. Here’s how it works: special liquids called amines scrub away CO2 from the exhaust gases. Sounds great, right? Well, not so fast. Businesses that sell energy might not be too thrilled about this process because it can cost...
Imagine a world where carbon dioxide, the main culprit behind climate change, is transformed into a clean energy source. Sounds like science fiction, right? Well, researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have made it a reality. They've developed an innovative electrochemical cell that can efficiently convert captured carbon dioxide into formate, a green fuel th...
Pennsylvania's Governor Josh Shapiro has signed a controversial law allowing carbon pollution from dirty energy sources to be stored underground. While proponents argue this could pave the way for a hydrogen hub and help combat climate change, critics warn of potential health dangers and environmental risks. The law could position the state as a leader in carbon ca...