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ProFoxxxx OP t1_ixcjo01 wrote

Electrically activating chemicals could help remove carbon dioxide from the air, CU Boulder researchers find

Humans send millions of tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the air each year—by generating electricity, manufacturing products, driving, flying and doing other routine activities. And while plants can absorb some of that CO2, much of it remains suspended in the atmosphere, where it acts as an insulating blanket that traps heat on Earth.

Scientists believe removing some of that CO2—and either putting it in long-term storage or converting it into something useful—is a potential option for slowing the progression of human-caused climate change. But carbon sequestration, as the process is known, is easier said than done.

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arglarg t1_ixcu36h wrote

It's billions of tons each year. It'd have to he something immensely useful to need so much if it.

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junkman21 t1_ixczfn4 wrote

>It'd have to he something immensely useful to need so much if it.

  • Dry. Ice.
  • Beer
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Pellet gun cartridges

You're welcome.

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arglarg t1_ixczvdu wrote

We'd need to find use for about 5 metric tons for every person on earth, every year. But all your use cases release the CO2 back into the atmosphere.

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junkman21 t1_ixd55h0 wrote

Picture this...

An air rifle range... a cloud of CO2 rolls across the range... lasers... drunk adults... kids hopped up on carbonated sugar beverages... bonfire... fireworks... target shooting... AMERICA!

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