Engineered Bacteria Accelerate Rock Weathering for Carbon Dioxide Removal
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Overview
Rock weathering, defined as the breakdown and dissolution of rocks and minerals through exposure to water, air, and biological life, functions as a primary regulator of Earth's atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levels and climate. Historically, the rate of rock weathering has been observed to increase during warm geological periods characterized by elevated atmospheric CO2 concentrations.