Carbon capture is ‘great industrial opportunity’ for UK

Government-backed report says one scheme could be worth £164bn

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UK businesses could reap a green dividend if they embrace carbon capture technology, according to a report backed by the government. It says Britain should aim to become a world leader in technology which traps pollution before it can cause environmental damage.

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