The concept of carbon capture and storage (CCS) is not as George Monbiot claims (Carbon capture is turning out to be just another great green scam, March 18). As he concedes: "In principle, carbon capture and storage could reduce emissions from power stations by 80% to 90%." It therefore offers a massive opportunity to meet rising global demands for fossil fuel energy, while ensuring that associated greenhouse gas emissions are reduced in line with global targets. If CCS is used in conjunction with biomass fuel it can actually have the net effect of reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide. ... Read full article