Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS)

<

p>This morning, Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu and representatives from the Chinese government, including Minister Wan Gang and Minister Zhang Guobao, signed a joint work plan to expand US-China cooperation on the Clean Energy Research Center (CERC) that was established in November 2009. The World Resources Institute i

A new draft decision on carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) at COP-16 could be a step towards a larger agreement.

Building constructive relationships with host communities is crucial for the successful deployment of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), a clean energy technology that can help reduce carbon pollution, according to a new report by the World Resources Institute (WRI).

This summary provides a concise overview of the carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) and related provisions in the American Power Act, released as a discussion draft by Senators John Kerry and Joseph Lieberman on May 12, 2010). This summary generally follows the structure of the relevant provisions.

Over the past ten years, there’s been tremendous progress on carbon capture and storage. What are the next steps?