Global Warming and the Mitigation of CO2 in the Atmosphere

Presenters: Danielle Ang and Erin Yen

Date: Friday November 20

Readings:

Carbon Dioxide Mitigation Technologies
http://www.acri.fr/co2/diox-home.html

Worldwide carbon capture and storage projects on the increase
http://www.environmental-expert.com/resultEachPressRelease.aspx?cid=11254&codi=75112&lr=1

Carbon Sequestration
http://www.netl.doe.gov/technologies/carbon_seq/index.html

Biomass energy development and carbon dioxide mitigation options
http://www.uneprisoe.org/CopenhagenConf/hall.htm


Expected Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course a fully engaged student should be able to

-discuss the effects excess carbon dioxide has on the environment and the importance of carbon dioxide mitigation.

-discss various methods of mitigating carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere.

-discuss the pros and cons of carbon sequestration.

-compare and contrast the following mitigation processes: utilization of CO2 and the disposal of CO2.