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Engineered bacteria offer a new way to accelerate rock weathering for carbon removal

Engineered bacteria offer a new way to accelerate rock weathering for carbon removal
Phys.org Friday 28 August 2026, 14:20 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

Rock weathering, the breakdown and dissolving of rocks and minerals caused by their exposure to water, air and biological life, is a major regulator of Earth's atmospheric CO2 levels and climate. Throughout Earth's history, rock weathering has been faster during warm periods with increased atmospheric CO2 levels.

Rock weathering, the breakdown and dissolving of rocks and minerals caused by their exposure to water, air and biological life, is a major regulator of Earth's atmospheric CO2 levels and climate. Throughout Earth's history, rock weathering has been faster during warm periods with increased atmospheric CO2 levels.
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