Energy Minister visits Durham University project to combat climate change
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Otherwise, we'll assume you're OK to continue. Energy Minister visits Durham University project to combat climate change Energy Minister Michael Fallon has visited an innovative Durham University project aimed at cutting the cost of fighting climate change and radically reducing carbon emissions. Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is a process of capturing millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) from power stations and industrial facilities, and storing the CO2 offshore, deep under the sea bed. The Durham and Sheffield universities-led Muon Tomography project, based at Boulby Underground Laboratory, at Boulby Mine on Teesside, is developing devices which use subatomic particles known as muons to monitor the stored CO2. Other partners in the project are the University of Bath and the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, while additional expert input has been received from colleagues at NASA.
