Scientists convert carbon-dioxide emissions to useful building materials, using genetically altered yeast

Every year, about 30 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide are pumped into the Earth`s atmosphere from power plants, cars and other industrial sources that rely on fossil fuels. Scientists who want to mitigate carbon dioxide`s effects on global climate have started experimenting with storing the gas underground, a process known as carbon sequestration. However, there are still many unknowns surrounding the safety and effectiveness of that strategy.

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