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Despite the challenges and limitations, CCS has attracted significant advocacy, especially from fossil fuel companies. The prominence of CCS at forums like COP 28 raises eyebrows, particularly given the overt representation of coal, oil, and gas interests—even outnumbering delegates from countries most vulnerable to climate change.
The ongoing negotiations often waver between factions advocating for outright fossil fuel phase-outs and those who seem to endorse CCS as a solution. This discrepancy has provoked a critical question: Are we focusing too heavily on CCS at the expense of expedited emission cuts and greater investment in renewable energies?