Public talk
What can be done about atmospheric CO2
A public talk by Lourdes Vega on CO2 capture and utilisation, and on the conditions needed for a more sustainable use of carbon.
The talk addressed a question that is often reduced to a slogan: what can be done with the CO2 that human activity releases into the atmosphere? The answer involves capture, storage, use and a clear view of the energy cost of each route.
Lourdes Vega discussed the technical options and the role of materials and process design. The talk was aimed at a general audience, so it emphasised the logic of the choices rather than the details of a single method.
The centre's research lines on CO2 utilisation and life cycle assessment develop these themes in more detail.