Category Archives: Carbon Capture
Coal & the Question of Carbon Capture & Storage
A member of the Policy Team yesterday attended a meeting of the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee to discuss the vexed question of coal-fired energy generation and ‘Carbon Capture & Storage’ (CCS). The Conservative Shadow Energy Minister, Charles Hendry, gave a … Continue reading
Geo-engineering: not a catch-all solution to climate change
New research from scientists at the University of East Anglia suggests that large-scale geo-engineering projects are not a viable alternative to carbon reduction strategies in the fight against global warming. However, the researchers conclude that certain geo-engineering schemes could compliment … Continue reading
Environment Agency Calls for Mandatory Carbon Capture and Storage
The Environment Agency has called for a halt to Government plans to build a new generation of coal-fired power stations, unless these incorporate carbon capture and storage technology (CCS). Chris Smith, the new Chair of the Environment Agency has commented … Continue reading
Chief Scientific Advisor Says Country Should Plan for 4C Rise
Professor Bob Watson, Chief Scientific Advisor to Defra has commented, in an interview with the Guardian newspaper, that the UK should plan for the effects of a 4C rise in temperature on pre-industrial levels. Professor Watson is reported, on the … Continue reading
Carbon Capture and Storage Consultation Launched
The Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform has launched a consultation on the future of Carbon Capture and Storage. A burgeoning population and consequent increase in demand for energy means that meeting global, national and regional carbon emission reduction … Continue reading