Protest Highlights Concerns Over Ineffective Carbon Capture Amid Rising Climate Crisis

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Protest against carbon capture initiated by OCEAN at CO2CRC AGM.
Homeowners insurance costs are rising due to extreme weather impacts.
Carbon capture technology is not a fast enough solution for climate change.
Texas facility aims to capture 500,000 metric tons of CO2 per year.
Vicki Hollub claims DAC technology allows fossil fuel industries to continue.
UN warns the world is not on track to meet climate targets.

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UK's £22 Billion Carbon Capture Plan Faces Criticism

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UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced a £22 billion plan for carbon capture.
The plan aims to create 4,000 jobs in oil and gas communities.
Al Gore labeled CCS technology a “fraud”, criticizing its effectiveness.
Gore emphasized the need for policies based on “the truth of our situation”.
Critics suggest funds could better support renewable energy and carbon sink restoration.
Concerns exist about the long-term storage of captured carbon.

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