Artificial Photosynthesis in Limiting Global Warming

Global emissions had started rising again in 2017 and 2018. The IPCC has calculated many different scenarios that could happen. In one of the less optimistic scenarios, they would have to take additional precautions which will begin in 2030 or by 2050. We will end up having to implement "negative emissions". Materials systems is currently researching how artificial photosynthesis will bind CO2 with greater efficiency. The material system that is being used by May and Rehfeld is not about trying to produce hydrogen with sunlight, but instead it is about trying to bind CO2molecules and trying to convert them into stable chemical compounds which will help impact the environment. In my opinion this seems like a very beneficial way to cut back on carbon emissions but I also believe it could go wrong. I think we wouldn't be able to use technology like this until later when we become more advanced and can study the long term effects on the different studies they are doing. 
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190116111011.htm

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  1. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2019 at 6:41 AM

    I think this is a great idea. With global warming becoming more of a issue, plants may die out. If we can create artificial photosynthesis, we can keep the plants alive.

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