To stop that co2 from being released into the atmosphere, either by re using it, or storing it underground. take this gas fired power station, for example. as the natural gas is burned to generate power, the carbon dioxide is separated out from it. it s then diverted via another pipeline and stored underground. if the acorn project it is given the go ahead, waste c02 will be piped from central scotland here to st fergus using old pipelines. refineries at mossmoran and grangemouth, as well as a new power station at peterhead, have already signed up. and experts and policy makers say the technology is vital to meeting net zero climate targets. bbc scotland reporter ben philip is in aberdeenshire where the acorn carbon capture and storage project is based. hejoins us now. just take us through exactly what has been announced today for that
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