EPA Awards $900,000 Grant to Clemson University for Climate Change Research

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a $900,000 grant to Clemson University to investigate the potential impact of geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide on underground drinking water sources. As part of the research, Clemson University, in conjunction with Stanford University, will conduct laboratory experiments and modeling simulations to study the fate of dissolved carbon dioxide in underground geologic formations. The project aims to provide a better understanding of how hydrogeologic characteristics affect the deep injection of carbon dioxide and to design effective risk reduction strategies for carbon sequestration projects.

Key Takeaways:

  • The EPA has awarded a $900,000 grant to Clemson University to investigate the potential impact of geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide on underground drinking water sources.
  • Clemson University, in conjunction with Stanford University, will conduct laboratory experiments and modeling simulations to study the fate of dissolved carbon dioxide in underground geologic formations.
  • The research aims to provide a better understanding of how hydrogeologic characteristics affect the deep injection of carbon dioxide.
  • The study will lead to improved designs for carbon sequestration projects that will protect underground drinking water supplies.
  • Funding for the grant award was provided through the EPA National Center for Environmental Research's Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program.
  • The STAR program funds research grants and graduate fellowships in numerous environmental science and engineering disciplines through a competitive solicitation process and independent peer review.
  • The project is expected to contribute to the development of effective risk reduction strategies for carbon sequestration projects.

Statistics:

  • The EPA has awarded a $900,000 grant to Clemson University for climate change research.
  • The research project is a collaborative effort between Clemson University and Stanford University.
  • The project aims to provide a better understanding of how hydrogeologic characteristics affect the deep injection of carbon dioxide.
  • The study will investigate the feasibility of geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide.
  • The STAR program has funded numerous research grants and graduate fellowships in environmental science and engineering disciplines.

Sources:

  • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Press Release, "EPA Awards $900,000 Grant to Clemson University for Climate Change Research" (http://www.epa.gov/ncer/clemsonseq)
  • EPA National Center for Environmental Research, Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Program (http://www.epa.gov/ncer)