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Terraform Industries wants to solve climate change by making more hydrocarbons

By Krystal Clarity
Published in Climate Change
May 09, 2023
1 min read
Terraform Industries wants to solve climate change by making more hydrocarbons

So, I just read this article about Terraform Industries and how they want to fight climate change by creating even more hydrocarbons. Yeah, you heard me right - they want to increase the amount of oil and gas in the world to prevent further global warming. It sounds kind of counterintuitive, but the company argues that by extracting hydrocarbons and storing them underground, they can reduce emissions and ultimately save the planet.

According to the article, Terraform uses a process called direct air capture to pull carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and combine it with hydrogen from natural gas to create a synthetic hydrocarbon called methanol. This is then stored underground in old oil and gas fields, where it can remain for thousands of years without ever entering the atmosphere. Critics argue that this simply perpetuates our reliance on fossil fuels, but the company claims it’s a necessary step to bridge the gap between our current energy system and a renewable future.

To be honest, I’m not entirely sold on the idea, but it does raise some interesting questions about the role of technology in combating climate change. It reminds me of when my little brother used to try and fix things by taking them apart and putting them back together - sometimes it worked, but usually not. I guess only time will tell if Terraform’s unconventional approach will actually make a difference in the fight against global warming. But hey, at least they’re trying something new.

In conclusion, while Terraform Industries’ plan to fight climate change by producing more hydrocarbons may seem counterintuitive, it does bring up important questions about the future of energy and technology. Whether or not their approach will ultimately prove successful remains to be seen, but it’s important to explore all possible solutions to such a pressing and urgent issue.


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