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Climate Change Remediation: The question of how to deal with human-induced climate change usually revolves around the idea of cutting emissions of anthropogenic greenhouse gases. Another promising approach involves the creation of new technologies to help remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. ESI members are exploring a variety of novel methods for reducing the impact of rising greenhouse gases in ways that are both scientifically sound and economically feasible.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remediation Studies Research

Susan Hovorka
Research Scientist
Home Page: http://www.beg.utexas.edu/staffinfo/hovorka01.htm

Research Interests: Dr. Hovorka is interested in application of
geological techniques to environmental problems, particularly focusing
on the issue of permeability in both tight and very transmissive
systems. This interest has lead led her to work on diverse problems,
from characterization of salt as a containment material to analysis of
carbonate fabrics to better understand flow in karst aquifers. Currently
she leads a team in a field pilot CO2 injection to assess the cost,
safety, and effectiveness of geologic sequestration as a mechanism for
reducing atmospheric greenhouse gas emissions.