DOE regional partnership demonstrates terrestrial CO2 Storage Practices

Washington, USA

The Plains CO₂ Reduction (PCOR) Partnership, a collaboration of over 80 U.S. and Canadian stakeholders, conducted the field test at sites in the Prairie Pothole Region, extending from central Iowa into Northern Alberta, Canada. The area contains thousands of shallow wetlands called "potholes" that were formed by retreating glaciers approximately 10,000 years ago.

Terrestrial carbon storage, or sequestration, involves plant removal of CO₂ from the atmosphere using photosynthesis, and storage of the carbon in biomass and soils. Carbon capture and storage (CCS), including terrestrial sequestration, is a promising option as part of a portfolio strategy for reducing atmospheric CO₂ emissions and helping mitigate potential climate change.

Participating PCOR Partnership organizations

Source: IWR Online, 20 Aug 2010