Yes, you need to track it. For how long? Isn't it centuries, if not over 1000 years? Our energy use today will because the responsibility for generations to come. Even if it's sealed in tanks below ground, will people from the 24th century trust our technology? Would you trust toxic waste from the 19th century under your property?
At least with CO2 it can be dealt with by the planet to a certain extent.
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