Campaigners urge UK to cut £24bn carbon capture spending for green energy funding

Environmental groups are pushing the Treasury to redirect planned spending on carbon capture technology toward renewable energy schemes that they argue offer more reliable emissions reductions and direct energy bill relief.

First covered Oct 27, 2026 · 6:28 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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15d Guardian Environment Cut spending on ‘fairytale’ carbon capture plans, campaigners urge chancellor — Chris Packham says £24bn scheme is ‘national embarrassment’ and joins calls for more funding to help households lower bills Campaigners are calling on the…

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