Mark Carney backs CCS — a technology that has never worked as promised.
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) has absorbed billions in subsidies over decades, but continues to underperform.
Despite billions in global investment, CCS has never delivered results at scale. It often captures less than promised, is energy‑intensive, and risks being used as an excuse to keep burning fossil fuels. While politicians and financiers may support CCS as a “safe” option, the reality is sobering: after decades of trials, CCS remains an expensive distraction from real solutions like electrification, renewables, and efficiency.
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