Analysis

September 7, 2023

There are arguments against investing in carbon capture. Should we listen?

It’s expensive, hasn’t scaled and oil and gas companies might be using it as a delay tactic

Steph Bailey

8 min read

Mitigating the devastating effects of climate change requires we stop emitting so much carbon dioxide — and taking more out of the atmosphere. 

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A carbon capture and storage plant in the UK
A carbon capture and storage plant in the UK
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A zero carbon steel manufacturing facility in Sweden
A zero carbon steel manufacturing facility in Sweden
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Steph Bailey

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