Artificial Carbon Sequestration in Utah

Authors

Signee Storrud
Kendall Becker, Utah State UniversityFollow
Scott Hotaling, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

7-11-2024

First Page

1

Last Page

6

Abstract

Carbon dioxide is an important greenhouse gas that helps keep Earth warm and habitable. But since humans began burning large quantities of fossil fuels during the Industrial Revolution, there has been a rapid increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide from approximately 280 parts per million in 1750 to more than 420 parts per million in 2024. Natural carbon storage processes have been unable to keep up with humans’ carbon dioxide emissions, and the sudden rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide has led to rapid global warming and climate change. One climate adaptation tool that may help rebalance Earth’s carbon cycle is artificial carbon storage. This fact sheet provides information on how geological carbon sequestration works and its potential in Utah.

Recommended Citation

Storrud, S., Becker, K.M.L., & Hotaling, S. (2024). Artificial carbon sequestration in Utah [Fact sheet]. Utah State University Extension.