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CO2 Sequestration

Dec 9, 2009 at 11:48 AM

Alfred Holzheu

In the wake of the EPA classifying that CO2 is a harmful gas, I propose that we take steps to sequester CO2 from one of the most abundant source on the planet, namely oxygen breathing mammals (including humans).  It would be simple matter of creating a disposable mask that all mammals could wear that would combine with the CO2 in the exhalation and store it as inorganic calcium carbonate.  It could also be coupled with a dye that would let people know when it was full and to discard it properly so that it could be buried forever.  I think these PCC (Personal Carbon Catchers, though it could also be called a PCSD or a "Personal Carbon Sequestration Device") would qualify for a carbon credit, that might go along way toward paying for the masks.  Can you imagine the quantity of CO2 that would be drawn out of the atmosphere if all mammals could do their part to control CO2 emissions.  It boggles the mind.

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