IntroductionCarbon dioxide is a gas at standard temperature and pressure. It is a crucial trace gas consisting of 397 ppm of the atmosphere on a molar basis (Petty 2004). There are many sources of production. of carbon dioxide. For example, the burning of coals or hydrocarbons, originating from volcanic eruptions and places where carbonate rocks are found in the thin earth's crust. Other sources are deep seas, mixed with oil and gas deposits. Large quantities of CO2 are released by electricity generation and industrial processes. Coal and natural gas-fired electricity generation in 2011 accounted for 80% and 19% of CO2 emissions in the U.S. power sector. The concentration of CO2 in the Earth's atmosphere has increased rapidly in the 21st century, at a rate of 2.0 ppm. /year between 2000 and 2009. It was 280 ppm during the industrial revolution and increased to 392 ppm in 2013. CO2 is important because it is a greenhouse gas. However, excessive production of carbon dioxide has led to many adverse effects such as global warming impact. In order to reduce the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere, carbon capture and storage (CCS) has been introduced. The government's adviser to the UK's Climate Change Committee has said that CCS is crucial to responding to the country's changing climate. According to a TUC report, CCS is an effective method and its use should be encouraged. Chemical backgroundL he entire carbon capture and storage process involves three processes: CO2 capture, transport and storage. Since the smoke released from power plants contains only 10-12% CO2, the CO2 is separated from other gaseous substances (Singh 2013). This is called carbon capture. CO2 capture can be achieved with these 3 methods, after combustion... ... middle of paper ...... earthquakes will be triggered by the leakage of large volumes of CO2 from the injection pipes into the fragile rocks found in the interior of continents. Seismologists studied why a Texas oil field experienced 93 earthquakes between March 2009 and December 2010 and it was the result of CO2 leaking from underground pipes (Romm 2013). ConclusionIn conclusion, CCS is a reliable method for reducing CO2. The CSC must be well supported. Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) spokesperson says if new CCS projects work, DECC has guaranteed it will sign a lucrative contract for the difference with the companies for any electricity they generate – giving projects a “golden ticket” to market. Governments of different countries should also start implementing CCS in industrial areas as it will not only reduce CO2 emissions but also improve the economy..