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UK carbon capture policy prolongs fossil use and falls short on ambition, finds report

Published 09:27 on November 15, 2023  /  Last updated at 10:05 on November 15, 2023  / /  EMEA, UK ETS

The UK government's £20 billion carbon capture and storage (CCS) policy is not consistent with the country's net zero targets, while over three-quarters of planned capacity in 2030 is set to come from projects that require long-term fossil use, according to a report from an international think-tank published on Wednesday.
The UK government's £20 billion carbon capture and storage (CCS) policy is not consistent with the country's net zero targets, while over three-quarters of planned capacity in 2030 is set to come from projects that require long-term fossil use, according to a report from an international think-tank published on Wednesday.


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