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Study links carbon-storage planning with water recovery in China
What happened
A Nature Sustainability study modeled how carbon capture and storage at 567. 4 gigawatts of Chinese coal-power capacity could be paired with recovery of brackish water displaced from deep saline formations, estimating up to 1. 6 gigatonnes of carbon-dioxide storage in a 2030 scenario.
Why it matters
The results are planning estimates rather than evidence of deployment, and real projects would still need site-specific safety, cost, water-quality, and full-lifecycle emissions assessments.
What to watch
- Further verified reporting or data from Nature Sustainability and other primary sources.
- How this develops in China, especially around Carbon Capture, Water Recovery, China.
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