Asia’s CCS plans could add 25 billion tonnes of extra emissions by 2050, risking the Paris Agreement’s warming limit goal: Report
Published on: Oct. 6, 2025, 5:26 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A Climate Analytics report warns that deploying carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Asian countries could add 25 billion tonnes of extra GHG emissions by 2050, jeopardizing the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C goal. This "risky technology" pushes economies into costly fossil fuel dependence, despite its poor track record and the availability of cheaper, less risky renewable alternatives.
