New insights into the nation's carbon storage potential
June 1, 2012
Carbon sequestration is a method of securing carbon dioxide (CO2) to prevent its release into the atmosphere, where it contributes to global warming as a greenhouse gas. Geologic storage of CO2 in porous and permeable rocks involves injecting high-pressure CO2 into a subsurface rock unit that has available pore space. Biologic carbon sequestration refers to both natural and anthropogenic processes by which CO2 is removed from the atmosphere and stored as carbon in vegetation, soils, and sediments.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Title | New insights into the nation's carbon storage potential |
| DOI | 10.1029/2012EO260001 |
| Authors | Peter D. Warwick, Zhi-Liang Zhu |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Eos, Transactions, American Geophysical Union |
| Index ID | 70046574 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Eastern Energy Resources Science Center |