Oceans could slurp up carbon dioxide to fight global warming

Researchers in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania are proposing a new method for reducing global warming that involves building a series of water treatment plants that enhance the ability of the ocean to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. About 100 such plants — which essentially use the ocean as “a giant carbon dioxide collector” — could cause a 15 percent reduction in emissions over many years, they say. About 700 plants could offset all CO₂ emissions. Their study is scheduled to appear in the Dec. 15 issue of ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news114703075.html">Oceans could slurp up carbon dioxide to fight global warming</a></p> <p>Researchers in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania are proposing a new method for reducing global warming that involves building a series of water treatment plants that enhance the ability of the ocean to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. About 100 such plants — which essentially use the ocean as “a giant carbon dioxide collector” — could cause a 15 percent reduction in emissions over many years, they say. About 700 plants could offset all CO₂ emissions. Their study is scheduled to appear in the Dec. 15 issue of ACS’ <i>Environmental Science & Technology</i>.</p>