Coal-fired CCS plants may have higher environmental impact than current gas-fuelled plants

摘要

The UK is legally committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80% between 1990 and 2050. This is a considerable challenge and all sectors have a valuable part to play. For the target to be achieved the electricity sector is expected to have an almost complete decarbonisation and it's clear to see why. Electricity generation contributes around 30% to the UK's GHG emissions and, being a highly centralised system, it's an obvious target for reduction.