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shevy-java • today at 9:51 AM • 2 replies • view on HN

I agree with the second paragraph. It seems as if some among the industry see a simple cash grab here.


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lysp • today at 9:55 AM

I think its more they don't have to reduce their pollution output. They can just pump it all out as much as possible, to make as much profit as possible, and "hope" a magical reversal tech arrives at some point in the future.

It's basically no regulation, to only focus on profit.

jaapz • today at 9:52 AM

It's the fossil fuel industry who is pushing for carbon capture (because they know it isn't viable). The fossil fuel industry is just running the tobacco company playbook.