The race to develop carbon capture technology is on - the UK must act fast to scale its approach

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Imminent policy decisions about carbon capture and storage technology will play a major role in establishing the pace of the UK's net zero transition, writes CCSA’s Ruth Herbert

It was welcome news to finally see serious funding and commitment to carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) projects from the government this Spring. This is a shot in the arm for an industry that...

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