Traditional CO2 emission reduction methods appear insufficient to meet the climate change goal set by the Paris Agreement, highlighting the need to development of carbon capture solutions. A new study led by Dr. Mojtaba Fakhraee, an incoming assistant professor in the Department of Earth Sciences, explores the potential of carbon capture from fish farms. The researchers developed a model that enhances iron sulfide formation in fish farms, which could capture up to 100 million metric tons of CO2 annually and reduce toxic hydrogen sulfide buildup. This method, particularly effective in countries like China and Indonesia, could help mitigate climate change and improve the sustainability of fish farming. Furthermore, this approach could store carbon for thousands of years, offering a more permanent solution to climate change.
