How can we square fossil fuel divestment with CCS potential?

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Bob Ward argues opposition to carbon capture technology from divestment campaigners could prove misguided

One of the most difficult questions for campaigners who are calling for disinvestment from fossil fuels is how to respond to efforts to develop carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology. For many...

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