Global warming and climate change have become major concerns for all who don’t have their heads in the sand. There is a lack of willpower to make the necessary changes in order to avoid climate catastrophes, even though we are moving in some positive directions. Electric cars are finally being embraced by mainstream society. Solar power and other alternative energy sources are getting better and cheaper. All of these advancements are good news, but our stubborn society is slow to change and somewhat captive to oil industry titans. There is still hope if we don’t move quickly enough to zero carbon. Some innovations are still unknown, but there is progress in one area that could be a game changer: carbon capture.
Carbon capture, also known as carbon capture and storage (CCS), is a technology that aims to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions released into the atmosphere from industrial processes such as power generation and manufacturing. The process involves capturing carbon dioxide from the emissions of power plants or other industrial facilities before it is released into the atmosphere, and then transporting it to a storage site where it can be permanently stored away from the atmosphere.
The captured CO2 can be stored underground, in geological formations such as depleted oil and gas fields, saline aquifers, or other rock formations that are capable of holding the CO2 securely for long periods of time. Carbon capture can also be used in conjunction with other technologies such as carbon utilization, which involves using the captured CO2 in industrial processes, or carbon removal, which involves removing CO2 from the atmosphere entirely.
Carbon capture is considered an important technology in the fight against climate change, as it can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate some of the negative effects of global warming. However, it is still an expensive and relatively new technology, and there are concerns about its effectiveness, safety, and long-term sustainability.
