UN Climate Report on Carbon Capture Faces Scrutiny Over Project Failures
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What happened
In 2005, a United Nations meeting was held in Oviedo to finalize a climate report on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). The report suggested that at least 99% of captured CO2 would likely remain underground, despite limited empirical evidence. Fossil fuel companies promoted CCS as a viable climate solution. Decades later, major CO2 storage projects have experienced breakdowns, cost overruns, and setbacks.
From propublica.org
Why it matters
The early promotion of CCS by fossil fuel companies has been challenged by the subsequent failures and high costs of large-scale storage projects. This raises questions about the long-term viability and financial risk associated with carbon capture technology.
From propublica.org
Who's involved
- OviedoLocation of the 2005 UN meeting regarding the climate report
- Sally BensonAmerican hydrologist who worked at the UN meeting in Oviedo
Possible ripples
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The entities involved
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Oviedo
municipality of Asturias, Spain