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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
The Promise of Carbon Capture

Photo: Lauren Sommer
Scientists and delegates from nearly 200
nations continue their work in Copenhagen, wrestling
with how to cut carbon emissions and slow global
warming. Many are banking on an experimental technology
called "carbon capture" -- taking carbon emitted by
industrial activity and pumping it back into the ground.
In the second part of our series on carbon
sequestration, we look at the technology's promise --
and pitfalls. Reporter: Lauren Sommer
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