4e. Reducing Carbon Dioxide Emissions
To restore the balance of the natural carbon dioxide cycle, the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere needs to be reduced. The lignite industry is working alongside other industries to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in 4 ways. Tap or hover of the cards to learn more.
Increasing Efficiency
Efficient processes allow more electricity to be generated from less coal, which in turn reduces carbon dioxide emissions.
Storing Carbon Dioxide
Once captured, carbon dioxide will need to be safely and permanently stored.
Capturing Carbon Dioxide
New technologies capture carbon dioxide at lignite-fired power plants before it is emitted into the atmosphere.
Utilizing Carbon Dioxide
Instead of storing carbon dioxide, researchers are exploring new industrial uses for captured carbon dioxide.