Abandoned mine near Stanford offers clues on CO2 sequestration
Channel: Stanford ENERGY
Date: 09/12/2013

Stanford scientists are studying an abandoned mineral mine near the campus for clues on how to sequester atmospheric carbon dioxide underground. Kate Maher, assistant professor of geological and environmental sciences, is heading a research project at the Red Mountain magnesite mine about 70 miles east of the university. The abandoned mine contains some of the world's biggest veins of pure magnesite, a mineral made of magnesium and carbon dioxide. The Stanford team is looking for insights on converting carbon dioxide emissions from power plants into magnesite that is permanently locked underground. The goal of the research is to curb global warming by removing CO2 from the atmosphere. The work is supported by the Global Climate and Energy Project at Stanford. For more information visit http://gcep.stanford.edu.