How the Pacific Northwest is playing a key role in the burgeoning world of carbon capture tech April 20, 2021 at 9:53 am Underwritten by This special series focuses on important community issues, innovative solutions to societal challenges, and people and non-profit groups making an impact through technology. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory chemical engineer Dushyant Barpagaare is using a laboratory continuous flow system to study solvents that can capture carbon from the air. (Andrea Starr / PNNL Photo) Carbon capture is a hot new area for innovation and investment, and Pacific Northwest researchers, companies, policymakers and individuals are stepping up to play leading roles.