Study challenges CO2-removal potential of enhanced weathering
August 26, 2026
August 26, 2026
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Study challenges CO2-removal potential of enhanced weathering
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Spreading finely crushed basalt across farmland has been promoted as a relatively simple way to remove large quantities of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. But a new study led by Cornell researchers suggests the real-world potential of this method, known as enhanced weathering, may be far smaller th . . .
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Study challenges CO2-removal potential of enhanced weathering
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Spreading finely crushed basalt across farmland has been promoted as a relatively simple way to remove large quantities of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. But a new study led by Cornell researchers suggests the real-world potential of this method, known as enhanced weathering, may be far smaller th . . .