How Close Are We to Recycling Carbon Dioxide Emissions?

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How Close Are We to Recycling Carbon Dioxide Emissions?

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Carbon dioxide is a waste product of gasoline- and coal-burning engines, and it's a serious pollutant. But what if we could capture that carbon and recycle it into usable fuel? Learn why researchers say we're getting close in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Jul 16, 2018

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How Close Are We to Recycling Carbon Dioxide Emissions?

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