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U.S. Geological Survey research and assessments supporting carbon dioxide removal

November 26, 2024

Both carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon dioxide removal (CDR) are methods to limit future global temperature rise and ocean acidification. CCS sequesters (stores) carbon dioxide (CO2) captured from industrial sources thereby preventing the CO2 from reaching the atmosphere. The captured CO2 is injected into underground geologic reservoirs or is converted into stable industrial products. CDR enhances natural processes or uses technical approaches to remove excess CO2 from the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide is sequestered in natural sinks such as vegetation and soil, or injected into underground reservoirs or converted into durable products. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) conducts research and resource assessments that support biologic and geologic CDR approaches. This report will review some of the ongoing USGS CDR research and assessment efforts.

Publication Year 2025
Title U.S. Geological Survey research and assessments supporting carbon dioxide removal
DOI 10.2139/ssrn.5034821
Authors Peter D. Warwick, Madalyn S. Blondes, Judith Z. Drexler, Kevin D. Kroeger, Zhiliang Zhu
Publication Type Conference Paper
Publication Subtype Conference Paper
Index ID 70262089
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization California Water Science Center; Office of the AD Ecosystems; Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center; Geology, Energy & Minerals Science Center
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