Also known as carbon sequestration, carbon capture is the process that traps carbon dioxide after it is producted and injects it underground, preventing it from reaching the atmosphere. Web sites on this topic are housed in this category.
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Carbon Capture & Storage Association
CCSA represents the interests of its membership in promoting the business of carbon capture and geological storage of carbon dioxide as a means of controlling atmospheric emissions of carbon dioxide. The UK-based organization, its membership, projects and events are discussed here.
http://www.ccsassociation.org.uk/
The Carbon Capture Journal features the very latest information on carbon capture and storage technology and innovation around the world. The publication's editorial calendar, subscription policies, and advertising rates are also posted here.
http://www.carboncapturejournal.com/
Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center
The CDIAC is the climate-change data and information analysis center of the United States Department of Energy, and located at DOE's Oak Ridge National Laboratory. An overview of the organization is included here, along with it products and publications. Those wishing to contribute to the CDIAC data collection may submit data through the site, as well.
http://cdiac.esd.ornl.gov/
Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum
The Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum is a non-profit organization which provides onformation about its activities, including endorsed carbon sequestration projects and programs.
http://www.cslforum.org/
With facilities in London, San Francisco and Helsinki, Climate Wedge is an independent carbon management firm with investments and project development projects in the carbon markets, providing carbon finance and emissions trading advisory services throughout the world. The company and its management team are introduced here.
http://www.climatewedge.com/
The CO2 Capture Project is a non-profit organization to reduce the cost of CO2 capture from combustion sources and to develop methods for safely storing carbon dioxide underground.
http://www.co2captureproject.com/
The Coal-Seq Consortium is a non-profit organization advancing the science of carbon dioxide sequestration in unmineable coal-seams. The primary goals of the consortium is to develop a technical understanding of the carbon dioxide sequestration process through experimental and theoretical research and development on coal reservoir behavior.
http://www.coal-seq.com/
Cooperative Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Technologies
As an unincorporated joint venture comprising participants from Australian and global industry, CO2CRC is a collaborative research organization focused on carbon dioxide capture and geological sequestration. An introduction to the organization is presented, including its structure, expertise, education and training programs, partners, and career opportunities.
http://www.co2crc.com.au/
The GCP was established with the purpose of establishing a common, agreed-upon, scientific knowledge-based supporting policy debate and action to slow the increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Its activities, research programs, and products are described here.
http://www.globalcarbonproject.org/
Midwest Geological Sequestration Consortium
Led by the Illinois State Geological Survey, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Schlumberger Carbon Services, and the United States Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory, the MGSC represents a study intended to confirm that carbon dioxide emissions can be stored permanently in deep underground rock formations. Its site includes an introduction to the technology and research, including presentations and reports.
http://www.sequestration.org/
The result of a partnership of eight worldwide energy companies and three government organizations, the CCP is involved in research and developing technologies to help make carbon dioxide capture and geological storage a practical reality for reducing carbon emissions and reducing the effects of global climate change. A summary of its activities, publications, media and resources are available here.
http://www.co2captureproject.org/
UK Carbon Capture & Storage Consortium
Based in the United Kingdom, the UKCCSC is a consortium of engineering, technological, environmental, social and economic scientists, working to expand the research capacity of the United Kingdom in the area of carbon capture and storage. Its projects are described here, along with news and meeting notices.
http://www.co2storage.org.uk/
