The CCUS Process

Technology and nature-based carbon capture are two approaches that are viable and crucial tools needed to stabilise atmospheric concentrations of CO2.

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Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) is a method of reducing carbon dioxide emissions by trapping the gas for industrial use or permanent storage, preventing
The direct removal of CO2 from the atmosphere. Carbon removal is split into two broad categories: nature-based removal, such as planting trees, increasing seagrass growth
November saw progress in Europe’s climate policy agenda, after the EU’s member states reached agreement on a 90% emissions reduction target by 2040, but delayed

23 December 2025

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What is Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage?

Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) is a method of reducing carbon dioxide emissions by trapping the gas for industrial use or permanent storage, preventing its release into the atmosphere.

16 December 2025

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Carbon Removal

The direct removal of CO2 from the atmosphere. Carbon removal is split into two broad categories: nature-based removal, such as planting trees, increasing seagrass growth or boosting uptake of CO2 in soils...

24 November 2025

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EU nations agree 90% emissions target for 2040

November saw progress in Europe’s climate policy agenda, after the EU’s member states reached agreement on a 90% emissions reduction target by 2040, but delayed the start of a planned new...

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