Scientists figured out how to use engineered bacteria to dissolve rocks faster and capture carbon dioxide
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As rock slowly wears away, it releases compounds that trap carbon dioxide and take it out of the atmosphere. The trouble is speed. Left alone, the process takes thousands of years, partly because iron in the rock turns to rust and coats the surface. Now, a team led by Harvard researchers has …
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