The world’s largest 'vacuum' sucks… to save the planet!
Meet the giant vacuum that is cleaning the world’s atmosphere...
Well, it is. Let us blow your mind with this climate breakthrough.
The world's largest facility engineered to extract planet-warming emissions from the atmosphere with the help of a colossal vacuum just commenced operations in Iceland on Wednesday.
According to CNN, Mammoth is the second commercial direct air capture plant opened by Swiss company Climeworks in the country, and is 10 times bigger than its predecessor, Orca, which started running in 2021.
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How does this game-changer work?
Direct air capture (DAC) is a method engineered to suck in air, extract carbon using chemical processes, and subsequently dispose of the carbon by injecting it deep underground. It is repurposed or converted it into solid materials.
The best part is we don’t have to waste any coal to generate electricity and keep this plant flowing. Iceland's plentiful and eco-friendly geothermal energy will provide the entire operation with power.
Never underestimate the power of technology. Who would’ve thought that a colloidal vacuum in Iceland would be doing the most to save our planet?
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Stay tuned for more and remember to do your part in protecting the environment.
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