“Would you trust carbon‑capture as a reliable long‑term method to reduce carbon emissions?”

The UK has launched its second licensing round for carbon capture and storage (CCS), opening 14 offshore sites with the potential to store up to two gigatonnes of CO₂.

This reflects the government's push to include CCS in its climate strategy.

However, critics argue that CCS is expensive and unproven at the scale required to meaningfully reduce emissions.

While early UK projects are progressing, deployment remains limited.

Some experts warn CCS could delay the transition away from fossil fuels, serving more as a stopgap than a reliable long-term fix.

Supporters see it as essential, but trust in its effectiveness remains divided.

Do you think carbon‑capture can be a reliable long‑term method to reduce carbon emissions?