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    Air Pollution in Highly Populated Cities: Analysis of Carbon Capture and Storage
    (Inglés II. Universidad Tecnológica Nacional. Facultad Regional Paraná, 2025-11) Stodola , Mateo; Vecchia, Máximo
    Abstract— The Earth's atmosphere is made up of several gases, including carbon dioxide (CO₂), hydrogen (H₂), and nitrogen (N₂). These gases are essential for keeping the planet habitable, but when their concentration increases too much, they trigger serious environmental and health problems. Rising global temperatures, more frequent natural disasters, and greater exposure to diseases— especially in crowded urban areas—are some of the most visible effects. In response to this growing concern, the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal No. 13, “Climate Action,” calls for immediate efforts to reduce the impact of climate change. Following this line, the present paper focuses on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) as a possible way to mitigate air pollution. This technology aims to capture carbon dioxide, transport it safely, and store it in geological formations such as volcanic rocks, keeping it out of the atmosphere. The main goal of this study is to analyze the emission of greenhouse gases produced in the most populated cities and implement the structure or capacity to place these carbon capture and storage. To achieve this aim, this paper is organized as follows. First, it discusses the current air pollution issues in urban areas and their main causes; then, it explains how CCS technology works and where it is already being implemented; and finally, it examines its potential benefits and challenges. Ultimately, this work seeks to promote sustainable development and contribute to improving life quality in densely populated regions by helping reduce the concentration of greenhouse gases.