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Enhanced Weathering: An Effective and Cheap Tool to Sequester Co2
Weathering and subsequent precipitation of Ca- and Mg-carbonates are the main processes that control the CO 2 -concentration in the atmosphere. It seems logical, therefore, to use enhanced weathering as a tool to reduce rising CO 2 -levels. This can be applied as a technology, by reacting captured C...
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Published in: | Climatic change 2006-01, Vol.74 (1-3), p.349-354 |
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Main Authors: | , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | Weathering and subsequent precipitation of Ca- and Mg-carbonates are the main processes that control the CO 2 -concentration in the atmosphere. It seems logical, therefore, to use enhanced weathering as a tool to reduce rising CO 2 -levels. This can be applied as a technology, by reacting captured CO 2 with olivine or calcium-silicates in autoclaves. It can also be applied extensively, by spreading fine-powdered olivine on farmland or forestland. Measures to control the CO 2 -levels of the atmosphere will be adopted more readily if they also serve some broader economic goals. An effective strategy for CO 2 control will require many parallel approaches simultaneously. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT] |
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ISSN: | 0165-0009 1573-1480 |
DOI: | 10.1007/s10584-005-3485-y |