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Washington state facility achieves massive carbon capture milestone

Washington state facility achieves massive carbon capture milestone
PublishedApril 5, 2026
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The facility, located near the Columbia River, uses renewable energy to power massive fans that pull carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere. The captured carbon is then safely stored underground in basalt formations where it mineralizes over time.

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