Carbon emissions plan outlined

Mar 10 2010

Ministers have set out their vision for Scotland to lead the world in using new technology to reduce carbon emissions.

A carbon capture and storage "roadmap" was published detailing aspirations to develop demonstration projects, attract outside support and identify skills and training.

The process takes carbon emissions from power plants before they reach the atmosphere. The gas, blamed for contributing to man-made climate change, is then stored underground in locations such as depleted gas and oil reservoirs.