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How much each change to the atmosphere has warmed the world: IPCC AR6 Figure 2 - Thee bar charts: first chart: how much each gas has warmed the world. About 1C of total warming. Second chart: about 1.5C of total warming from well-mixed greenhouse gases, offset by 0.4C of cooling from aerosols and negligible influence from changes to solar output, volcanoes, and internal variability. Third chart: about 1.25C of warming from CO2, 0.5C from methane, and a bunch more in small quantities from other gases. About 0.5C of cooling with large error bars from SO2.

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The nation’s first commercial carbon sequestration plant is in Illinois. It leaks. | The locals are worried: “Just because CO2 sequestration can be done doesn't mean it should be done." (grist.org)
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[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

But if CCS operations leak, they can pose significant risks to water resources. That’s because pressurized CO2 stored underground can escape or propel brine trapped in the saline reservoirs typically used for permanent storage. The leaks can lead to heavy metal contamination and potentially lower pH levels, all of which can make drinking water undrinkable.

Can someone explain this to me in a easy way?

As a layman I would be worried of large amounts of CO² suddenly leaking near where people live. But how does it make water undrinkable? I thought some people like their drinks with CO². And where do the heavy metals come from?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

I think the concern is more about brine that have heavy metals in them. Carbonated water is safe to drink, even if not safe for fish.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 weeks ago

High enough CO2 levels will make the water more acidic and could cause pipes to leach metals into the water.