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John Woodside
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Analysis, Energy, Politics
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August 30th 2024
If plans to expand carbon capture technology are pursued, it will mean a network of hundreds, if not thousands, of kilometres of concentrated CO2 pipelines running under communities and Indigenous nations, demanding increased attention paid to these emerging risks.
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| August 30th 2024
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| August 30th 2024
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News
| August 29th 2024
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