UK carbon capture spending called a national embarrassment by Chris Packham

Chris Packham reportedly told the chancellor that the UK's £24bn for carbon capture projects, which he called 'ludicrously uncertain', should be redirected to lower bills and cut emissions. Campaigners are also urging spending cuts; only one item was collected.

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1. 27 Oct, 13:28 UTCFirst appeared on The Guardian

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• UK spending on ‘fairytale’ carbon capture tech is a national embarrassment, chancellor toldThe Guardian