Get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the issues DeSmog editors and contributors will be tracking this year.

Oil producers are largely calling the shots on how, and how long, they watch for leaks from underground CO2 storage sites, according to a new Environmental Integrity Project analysis.

Oil Change International data shows governments have pledged $200 billion in subsidies for CCS globally.

The Canadian government has invested about 10 percent of $20 billion in global federal subsidies despite expert reports that point to CCS failures.

Business leader says government tax credit for oil and gas ‘extends the life of Canada’s largest industrial sector.’

Report shows oil and gas companies are spreading confusion over the science of climate change solutions, leading to “misguided” ideas behind CCS use.

The devil is in the details, and at this year’s UN global climate conference, the details start with words like “unabated,” and “operational.”

Despite CCS’s track record of failure and glaring feasibility issues, petrostates are expected to use it as cover to dismiss fossil fuel phaseout at COP28.

But Biden administration’s vast funding for CCS projects continues, despite experts’ claims that the technology is not a viable climate mitigation solution.

Community groups opposed to carbon capture and storage projects claim the industry is ignoring local engagement and consent.