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ESS 308

Carbon Dioxide and Methane Removal, Utilization, and Sequestration (EARTHSYS 308, ENERGY 308, ENVRES 295, ME 308)

UNITS:1
GRADING:Satisfactory/No Credit
LEVEL:Graduate
GER:—

This is a seminar on carbon dioxide removal, utilization, and sequestration options, and their role in decarbonizing the global energy system. This course will cover topics including the global carbon balance, utilizing atmospheric carbon in engineered solutions, recycling and sequestering fossil-based carbon, and enhancing natural carbon sinks. The multidisciplinary lectures and discussions will cover elements of technology, economics, policy and social acceptance, and will be led by a series of guest lecturers. This seminar can be repeated for credit.

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1 Term
Seminar 1Open
ID: 22998
0 / 40 enrolled
DAYS:Wednesday
TIME:1:30 PM – 2:50 PM
LOCATION:McCullough 115
INSTRUCTOR:
Field, Chris, Benson, Sally
1unit

ESS 308: Carbon Dioxide and Methane Removal, Utilization, and Sequestration (EARTHSYS 308, ENERGY 308, ENVRES 295, ME 308)

1 units · Satisfactory/No Credit

This is a seminar on carbon dioxide removal, utilization, and sequestration options, and their role in decarbonizing the global energy system. This course will cover topics including the global carbon balance, utilizing atmospheric carbon in engineered solutions, recycling and sequestering fossil-based carbon, and enhancing natural carbon sinks. The multidisciplinary lectures and discussions will cover elements of technology, economics, policy and social acceptance, and will be led by a series of guest lecturers. This seminar can be repeated for credit.

Offered in Autumn 2026 at Stanford University.

Autumn 2026 sections

  • Seminar — Wednesday 1:30 PM – 2:50 PM — McCullough 115 — Field, Chris, Benson, Sally (Graduate)

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