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"en.20081216.38.2-412"2
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"Mr President, effective and innovative solutions are called for in the context of implementing the ambitious content of the energy and climate package.
I believe that, at present, carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology is the appropriate way to neutralise the greenhouse effect in a relatively short time. At the same time, however, we must not overlook the potential risks involved in CCS. For instance, it has been shown that incorrectly stored gas can explode. In addition, should the storage containers leak, there is a danger that the water table would become acidic, and this would threaten human health. It is therefore essential to take steps to eliminate or at least minimise dangers of this nature when planning and implementing such ventures.
I believe that the system of geological storage of carbon dioxide is possibly the best solution in the current context. For it to be successful, however, it is essential to convince the countries responsible for most of the damage to adopt it. I refer to the United States, China and India, for example. Not only are these countries failing to close coal-fired power stations, but they are also building more at an alarming rate."@en1
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