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Jun 11 2009

How Carbon Capture and Storage Works

30 min 2 movies discussed
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Carbon capture and storage is a way to filter excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it. Tune in as Josh and Chuck discuss current methods of carbon capture and storage -- and how feasible they are -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Josh and Chuck dive deep into carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, explaining how we can trap CO2 emissions before they reach the atmosphere and then store them safely underground or underwater. They break down the three main methods for capturing carbon dioxide from power plants and other sources, explore the challenges of transporting it through pipelines, and weigh the pros and cons of different storage options. The episode is packed with fascinating statistics about greenhouse gas emissions and includes some concerns about whether we're solving one environmental problem by potentially creating others.


Movies Discussed

Soylent Green
Soylent Green
1973 1h 37m
★ 6.9
"You're talking about Soylent Green, of course. — Chuck mentions Soylent Green as an example of a movie where humanity's attempt to do something good leads to their undoing." — Chuck
Waterworld
Waterworld
1995 2h 15m
★ 6.2
"Waterworld. Greatest movie ever made. — Josh brings up Waterworld as another example of a post-apocalyptic movie, calling it the greatest movie ever made." — Josh

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