A method of sequestering a greenhouse gas is described, which comprises:
(i) providing a solution carrying a first reagent that is capable of
reacting with a greenhouse gas; (ii) contacting the solution with a
greenhouse gas under conditions that promote a reaction between the at
least first reagent and the greenhouse gas to produce at least a first
reactant; (iii) providing a porous matrix having interstitial spaces and
comprising at least a second reactant; (iv) allowing a solution carrying
the at least first reactant to infiltrate at least a substantial portion
of the interstitial spaces of the porous matrix under conditions that
promote a reaction between the at least first reactant and the at least
second reactant to provide at least a first product; and (v) allowing the
at least first product to form and fill at least a portion of the
interior spaces of the porous matrix, thereby sequestering a greenhouse
gas.