Campaign against Climate Change Call for No New Coal without 100% carbon capture in Whitehall demo. Green MEP Jean Lambert
Although the government's decision to ban new coal-fired power stations without any carbon capture was welcomed by the Campaign against Climate Change, they remain concerned about the huge levels of carbon emission still involved in the proposals which still allow 75-80% of the carbon to be emitted. Even if technology improves over the next 15 years to allow carbon capture to be increased from the initial 20-25% to a full 100%, four large power stations would still emit a massive 275 million tonnes of carbon dioxide, creating a serious risk of catastrophic climate change. There is no certainty that 100% effective technology can be developed in the next 15 years, and it is impossible to believe that if it is not available these power stations would then be closed down. The current proposals would lead other governments to begin similar massively polluting programs on what are little more than vague promises of eventual reductions, truly a recipe for disaster. This small demonstration (publicity had been rather lacking) called for no new coal to be built without 100% CCS (Carbon Capture & Storage.) Among the speakers were Joss Garman from Greenpeace and London Green Party MEP Jean Lambert.
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Location: Downing St, Whitehall, London, England, UK
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