Can We Reverse Global Warming By Turning Carbon Dioxide Back Into Coal?

Sowmya Kolluru
2019-03-07T13:46:09-08:00

Carbon dioxide (CO₂), released by activities like burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas, is one of the biggest contributors to the greenhouse effect, responsible for global warming. Over the years, scientists have come up with several innovative solutions to capture the polluting gas. However, none have been practical enough to implement on a large scale. Now, researchers at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia believe they may have finally found a feasible way to reduce atmospheric CO₂ – turning the gas back into coal!