by Helen Bunting | Feb 12, 2026
The global transition away from fossil fuels has stalled. While international announcements like the COP28 Global Stocktake signal political intent, actual geopolitical developments reveal a persistent interest in fossil fuels. Current fossil fuel production and...
by Helen Bunting | Sep 1, 2025
Geological storage is essential for net zero, alongside rapid and drastic emission reductions, and nature recovery. However, right now, geological storage is stuck in the “valley of death”: the gap between proven technology and large-scale commercial deployment....
by Helen Bunting | Jan 21, 2025
This landmark report by the Carbon Balance Initiative, Oxford Net Zero and the Carbon Capture and Storage Association explores policy pathways to achieve the UK’s carbon storage targets and net zero commitments. Achieving the UK’s legally binding 2050 net zero target...
by Helen Bunting | Jul 19, 2024
This brief aims to explain the underlying energy justice and corporate accountability principles of the Carbon Takeback Obligation, and their role in creation of carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon dioxide removal (CDR) policy. It addresses calls by advocates...