TITLE

BIG CATCH

AUTHOR(S)

Weir, Kirsten

PUB. DATE

October 2009

SOURCE

Current Science;10/16/2009, Vol. 95 Issue 4, p10

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article discusses the study conducted by human anatomy expert Michael Trachtenberg which explores that collecting CO2 before releasing it into the air from power plants and factories can control global warming.

ACCESSION #

44723780

Tags: TRACHTENBERG, Michael;  GLOBAL warming -- Prevention

 

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