Widespread 'enhanced rock weathering' could slow global warming
February 16, 2026
February 16, 2026
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 16 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Widespread 'enhanced rock weathering' could slow global warming
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It's one of the latest technologies for sequestering carbon: Crush silicate rocks, add to crop soil, and let the rock dust naturally react with carbon dioxide. The reactions bind carbon into stable mineral forms that can persist for millennia, while also enriching the soil with nutrien . . .
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Widespread 'enhanced rock weathering' could slow global warming
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It's one of the latest technologies for sequestering carbon: Crush silicate rocks, add to crop soil, and let the rock dust naturally react with carbon dioxide. The reactions bind carbon into stable mineral forms that can persist for millennia, while also enriching the soil with nutrien . . .
