A new kind of ‘tree’ has been invented which could absorb some of the harmful greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.  The tower is filled with several materials that would absorb carbon dioxide from the air which could be the answer to the fight against global warming.

The project is currently in the beginning stages but could play an important role in the near future.  The alkaline resin in the tower reacts with the surrounding carbon dioxide and holds it fast. Scientists say that the resin would be completely saturated with CO2 within an hour. When the resin is dry it absorbs carbon dioxide, and when water is added to the resin the CO2 is then released. The project may cost a lot of money, but scientists believe that this alkaline resin tower could be the answer to global warming.

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