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Using Nuclear Explosions for Carbon Sequestration: A Bold Climate Change Solution

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energy123

10mo ago· 2 min readenInsight

Summary

The article proposes using nuclear explosions in a remote basaltic seabed to accelerate carbon sequestration through Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) as a solution to combat climate change. It emphasizes the potential of nuclear technology for decarbonization and global climate impact.

Key quotes

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Confronting the escalating threat of climate change requires innovative and large-scale interventions.
Although this approach may appear radical, we illustrate its feasibility by examining safety factors, preservation of local ecosystems, political considerations, and financial viability.
This work argues for reimagining nuclear technology not merely as a destructive force but as a potential catalyst for decarbonization.
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Confronting the escalating threat of climate change requires innovative and large-scale interventions. This paper presents a bold proposal to employ a buried nuclear explosion in a remote basaltic seabed for pulverizing basalt, thereby accelerating carbon

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