Ottmar Edenhofer, chair of the ESABCC, warns that reliance on future technological fixes like carbon capture and storage (CCS) may hinder immediate greenhouse gas emission reductions. The EU's emissions trading system (ETS) could integrate permanent carbon removals, but only under strict conditions to avoid mitigation deterrence. Critics question the scalability of CCS, while the EU aims to capture significant CO2 volumes by 2040 to achieve net-zero emissions by mid-century. The report also suggests making polluters financially responsible for their emissions. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)