Australia approves seabed site where a Japanese company will store carbon pollution
Australia has designated a seabed storage site near its northern coast where a Japanese company plans to store massive amounts of carbon pollution using a technology that has divided climate scientists.
Australia has approved a seabed site near its northern coast for a Japanese company to store up to 443 million metric tons of carbon dioxide using carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology. CCS involves capturing, transporting, and storing CO2 to mitigate climate change. Proponents argue that CCS can reduce emissions from industries like steel production and shipping, while critics claim it harms ecosystems and encourages continued use of fossil fuels.
The technology is being tested in the United States and Europe, with Australia's project led by Inpex. The site would be located 260 kilometers offshore in Darwin and could store CO2 for 35 years. Environmental groups are concerned about the impact on marine, coastal, and terrestrial ecosystems, while Japan aims to reduce carbon emissions by 60% by 2035.
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