"Tiny Underground Minions: Turning CO2 Into Stone"
Scientists have discovered a Geobacillus bacteria species capable of accelerating the mineralization of CO2 deep underground, turning a process that typically takes 7 to 10 years into just 10 days. This rapid carbon mineralization could significantly increase the amount of CO2 that can be stored while preventing any gas from escaping, offering a potential solution for carbon sequestration. The bacteria were found 4,100 feet below the surface at the Sanford Underground Research Facility in South Dakota, and their ability to transform CO2 into solid minerals could play a crucial role in achieving a "carbon negative" world and curbing the impact of climate change.