Carbon dioxide is a huge part of global warming. While it's extremely important to find ways to reduce carbon emissions, we should also be looking to get rid of the CO2 already in the atmosphere. Burying it sounds crazy, but it could be a real solution. Let's look at how this would work.
Known as Carbon Capture and Storage (CSS), it involves storing the gas in deep rock. Scientists are studying the effects in 5 areas in Europe. However, a company called Graphyte is working on carbon casting. This process is where carbon is compressed into blocks and buried, as low as 10 ft under the ground. The company claims the process is permanent and efficient.
There are concerns that CO2 could leak out of the ground, causing global warming and tainting drinking water. Studies are being done on these possible problems. Despite this, CSS is a promising solution! It could capture up to 90% of fossil fuel emissions.
It's creative thinking like this that will save the planet. Before you think no way!, give it a shot. It could be the next big thing.