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U.S. DOE research aimed at enhancing carbon capture and long-term sequestration in terrestrial ecosystems.
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Carbon Sequestration in Terrestrial Ecosystems, CSiTE E is to discover and characterize links between critical pathways and mechanisms for creating larger, longer-lasting carbon pools in terrestrial ecosystems. Research is designed to establish the scientific basis for enhancing carbon capture and long-term sequestration in terrestrial ecosystems by...Information about research by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) into ocean sequestration of carbon dioxide.
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MBARI Ocean Chemistry of Greenhouse Gases Highlights from some of our recent ROV experiments: Mov Mpeg movies from selected CO2 release experiments. The first deep ocean release of liquid carbon dioxide at 3600m: MBARI Press Release, May 6th, 1999. Science Paper highlights with color figures (jpg...Describes efforts by eight of the world's leading energy companies to reduce the cost of CO2 capture from combustion sources and to develop methods for safely storing carbon dioxide underground.
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CO2 Capture Project ...Describes U.S. public-private research and development on methods for capture and geologic sequestration of CO2.
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The GEO-SEQ Project Viewing this page requires a browser capable of displaying frames....Texas Bureau of Economic Geology describes its research initiatives on the potential to sequester carbon in saline geologic formations and abandoned oil/gas reservoirs.
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Gulf Coast Carbon Center C seeks to apply its technical and educational resources to implement geologic storage of anthropogenic carbon dioxide on an aggressive time scale with a focus in a region where large-scale reduction of atmosphic releases is needed and short term action...Investigating the performance of technologies to mitigate and monitor greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
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Greenhouse Gas Technology Center: Southern Research Institute G mitigation and monitoring technologies, subjects them to independent third-party performance testing, and provides performance results to the public free of charge. Application for Testing Featured Selections New Completed Verifications Envirofuels LP Diesel Fuel Catalyzer NCI Inc Condensator Diesel engine...United States Department of Energy (DOE) view of techniques for storing carbon in the ocean.
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Research Links and Background on Ocean Carbon Sequestion ENTER HERE...Study of the potential for sequestering carbon from alternative land-use management options in SubSaharan Africa developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).
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Land-Use Management for Carbon Sequestration This is a brief description of studies that exemplify the methods and approaches that have been developed and used by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) researchers in conducting integrated assessments. See the complete list of Integrated Assessment Briefs to find...A scheme that lets individuals and companies pay to offset their CO2 emissions by investing in renewable energy, energy efficiency and other projects that reduce emissions. Also provides background information and practical advice.
http://www.co2.org/
Background information and details of research projects.
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Carbon Capture and Sequestration Technologies MIT T conducts research into technologies to capture, utilize, and store CO2 from large stationary sources. Initiated in 1989, our program is internationally recognized as a leader in this field. A major component of the program is the Carbon Sequestration Initiative,...The Carbon Fund is financing and promoting the protection, restoration and enhancement of forests all over the world through carbon sequestration, an important tool in preventing global climate change.
http://www.thecarbonfund.org
Multinational study to demonstrate the viability of full carbon accounting on a regional basis using the environmental tools and systems available to us today and in the near future. Site provides news, data and other information.
http://www.siberia2.uni-jena.de
Paper by Hansen and Sato (PNAS 2001;98:14778) makes the case for an increased focus on methane and aerosols in the short-term in order to mitigate climate change.
http://www.pnas.org/cgi/content/full/98/26/14778
Environmental Synergy, Inc. (ESI) is a service organization providing reforestation and carbon quantification services to corporate clients as a means to offset carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and promote sustainable forestry.
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Environmental Synergy Inc An Ecology Based Company ...U.S. EPA and Southern Research Institute (SRI partnership provides independent verification of greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation and monitoring technologies.
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ETV Greenhouse Gas Technology Center Center was established in 2001, after completing an initial Pilot Period (1997-2000 The GHG Center locates promising GHG mitigation and monitoring technologies, subjects them to independent third-party performance testing, and provides performance results to the public. Examples of technology categories...A UK company that will plant trees (for a fee) on behalf individuals and companies in order to offset their carbon emissions.
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The Carbon Neutral Company Our new name is simply a better way of reflecting the wider range of ways we help business, government and individuals to tackle their contribution to climate change. In addition to forestry projects, our work includes carbon emissions reduction, renewable...Information about syntheses and studies to solve problems of industrial partners regarding greenhouse gases (including taxation, permits for carbon trading, technical-economic studies, feasibility studies for capture and storage of CO2, forecasting studies).
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Cirene (Center of Initiative and Research on Energy and the Environment) Cirene, spécialisé dans l nergie et l'environnement changement climatique, gaz effet de serre, capture, stockage et séquestration du CO2. Le CIRENE réalise des études et conférences destination des industriels, collectivités CIRENE, CO2, effet de serre, energie, environnement, centre, initiative, recherche,...Research overview of the production of carbon sequestering fertilizer made during renewable hydrogen production.
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Research Home Page This page uses frames, but your browser doesn't support them....Website providing information about a joint research project of Princeton University, BP and the Ford Motor Company into impacts of climate change and measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The site includes research papers that can be downloaded.
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Welcome to CMI Group assesses the potential of low-carbon energy technologies The Storage Group studies the feasibility of long-term underground carbon storage The Science Group examines the impacts of CO2 on climate and the carbon cycle Integration analyzes possible pathways for carbon mitigation...Information on US DOE's Office of Science research and development activities in sequestering carbon underground, in terrestrial ecosystems, in the ocean, and through manipulation of microbes.
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Carbon Sequestration Evidence suggests this observed rise in atmospheric CO2 levels is due primarily to expanding use of fossil fuels for energy. Predictions of global energy use in the next century suggest a continued increase in carbon emissions and rising concentrations of...U.S. Department of Energy program of research and other efforts to develop mid- to long-term solutions for reducing carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere, including sequestration in oceans, geologic formations, and terrestrial ecosystems.
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DOE Fossil Energy: DOE's Carbon Sequestration Research Program Carbon sequestration is a family of methods for capturing and permanently isolating gases that otherwise could contribute to global climate change. Affordable and environmentally safe sequestration approaches could offer a way to stabilize atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide without requiring...Frequently asked questions presented by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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What is soil carbon sequestration? Atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide can be lowered either by reducing emissions or by taking carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and storing in it terrestrial, oceanic, or freshwater aquatic ecosystems. A sink is defined...A comprehensive assessment of greenhouse gas emissions and sinks in U.S. agriculture and forests. Provides extensive, in-depth emissions and sinks estimates for livestock, cropland, and forests, as well as energy consumption in livestock and cropland agriculture
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GHG Inventory Inventory provides extensive, in-depth emissions and sinks estimates for livestock, cropland, and forests, as well as energy consumption in livestock and cropland agriculture. Estimates are provided at State, regional, and national scales, categorized by land ownership and management practices where...Standards and guidance regarding corporate greenhouse gas accounting and reporting.
http://www.ghgprotocol.org/
A website dedicated to helping business of all sizes to understand and take action on climate change.
http://www.safeclimate.net/
Carbon offset projects in tropical forests with combined carbon, biodiversity and social benefits.
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CELB Climate Change Deforestation and other land-use changes account for as much as 25 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Protecting and restoring threatened forests in biodiversity hotspots can therefore make a significant contribution to reducing global climate change as well as conserving...The MGSC will assess the potential for geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide in the deeply buried unminable coal seams, depleting oil or gas reservoirs, and brine-filled rock formations found in the Illinois Basin.
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Midwest Geological Carbon Sequestration Consortium Basin is a geologic depression underlying most of Illinois and extending into southwest Indiana and northwest Kentucky. The MGSC was selected by the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) of the United States Department of Energy (DOE) as one of seven...A report that highlights the considerable uncertainty in the scientific understanding of the causes, magnitude and permanence of the land carbon sink. The full report (27 pages) and a summary are available.
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Royal Society Our work Science, policy and government About science policy Policy statements and reports The role of land carbon sinks in mitigating global Policy statements and reports The role of land carbon sinks in mitigating global Enlarge text Funding researchScience, policy and governmentAbout science policyPolicy statements and reportsHow we workCurrent major studiesScience policy teamEngaging with the publicEducationPublishing International Equality and diversitySpotlight on our...The Carbon Trust is an independent not for profit company set up by the UK Government with support from business to take the lead on low carbon technology and innovation in the UK.
http://www.thecarbontrust.co.uk/
EPA methane and utility outreach programs are intended to reduce emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
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US EPA Methane: Voluntary Programs Agency to implement several voluntary programs that promote profitable opportunities for reducing emissions of methane, an important greenhouse gas. These programs are designed to overcome a wide range of informational, technical, and institutional barriers to reducing methane emissions, while creating...Animation showing the separation process of CO2 and natural gas as used by Statoil prior to underground CO2 storage.
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Sleipner CO2 project ...Information about the CSLF and its activities, including endorsed projects, papers and presentations.
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Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum Home Page F just concluded a meeting in Berlin, Germany, September 26—30, 2005. Materials for the meeting can be accessed here and from the Events page. Presentations from the Policy, Technical, and Joint meetings in Berlin, Germany and the 1st International Workshop...A EU-funded research project designed to better understand, quantify and predict under current and future scenarios the carbon balance of Europe.
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www.carboeurope.org ...Information for householders to identify and calculate their carbon footprint and tips to reduce carbon emissions.
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Carbon Footprint Register for our newsletter Get Green Energy and save money through Uswitch Carbon Footprint s Book of the Month Carbon Footprint poll of the month Do you think the recent G8 discussion on Climate Change will make a significant difference...The Big Sky Carbon Sequestration Partnership addresses CO2 emissions and seeks the most suitable technologies, regulations, and infrastructure needs for carbon capture, storage and sequestration, both terrestrial and geologic.
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Big Sky Carbon Sequestration Partnership U and cooperators addresses climate change, Bozeman Chronicle, June 11, 2005. The Big Sky Carbon Sequestration Partnership is building a new energy future for Montana, Idaho, South Dakota, Wyoming, the Pacific Northwest and the nation. Led by Montana State University,...