Scottish Carbon Capture & Storage (SCCS) has welcomed yesterday’s announcement by the US administration on new rules to significantly curb carbon emissions from coal-fired power plants.
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Power Plan will seek to cut CO2 emissions from around 1,600 power plants by 30% by 2030.
The organisation sees the plan as a sign of affirmation in the readiness of carbon capture and storage (CCS). It also suggests, however, that the aspirations of the US appear to put those of the UK in the shade.
Professor Stuart Haszeldine, SCCS Director, explained, “That the world’s largest economy has taken this momentous decision marks a turning point in how the country perceives the threat of dangerous climate change. Governments in developed economies must take action to tackle carbon emissions.”
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