MIT study finds carbon sequestration may not be as effective as expected

Carbon sequestration may not, according to researchers at MIT, be the panacea that some had hoped. A recent study, partially funded by the United States Department of Energy, has found that far less carbon dioxide than the ideal prediction of 90 percent may be turned into rock when sequestered. This means much might eventually escape back into the atmosphere. .. Continue Reading MIT study finds carbon sequestration may not be as effective as expected



Section: Environment



Tags: Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Sequestration, MIT, University of Illinois



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