UK gov pledges almost £22 billion to carbon capture

The government has pledged almost £22 billion over the next 25 years for carbon capture and storage technology.

The funds will go towards projects in Teeside and Merseyside – which ministers said would provide vital new jobs and investment as well as help the UK to meet its climate goals.

But some critics say the highly expensive technology could lock the country into “second rate solutions” – when greener alternatives might exist.