Thermonuclear Explosions for Large-Scale Carbon Sequestration: A Call for Exploration

TL;DR

This paper explores the potential of using thermonuclear and other explosives for rapid, large-scale, and environmentally friendly carbon sequestration, combining explosive mining with enhanced rock weathering techniques.

Contribution

It introduces a novel, cost-effective method for large-scale carbon sequestration using explosives, including thermonuclear, with minimal ecological impact.

Findings

Estimated cost of $0.68/ton of CO2 sequestered

Applicable to all explosives, including thermonuclear

Proposes a faster, greener sequestration method

Abstract

Climate change is a rapidly accelerating problem that requires fast and large-scale carbon sequestration to prevent catastrophe. This paper proposes a novel approach to use explosives for large-scale carbon sequestration. Combining the long-practiced method of explosive mining with newer enhanced rock weathering techniques, we propose a faster, greener, and profitable method of large-scale carbon sequestration. This method is applicable for all explosives, including thermonuclear, and can be done safely with minimal anthropological and ecological impact. We estimate a cost of $0.68/ton of CO2 sequestered.