"Groundbreaking Carbon Capture Plant Launches in San Joaquin Valley"

The first commercial carbon capture plant in the US has opened in California, using direct air capture technology to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The facility can currently capture 1,000 tons of CO2 per year, with plans to expand to millions of tons. The process involves using limestone to absorb carbon dioxide, which is then turned into limestone again and stored in concrete or injected into the ground. The plant is powered by renewable energy and aims to help combat climate change, although experts emphasize the need to reduce fossil fuel dependence alongside carbon capture efforts.