The UK government has announced a major investment of nearly £22bn to support carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) projects in industry-heavy areas like Merseyside and Teesside. This initiative aims to capture greenhouse gases from polluting plants and store them underground to combat climate change and achieve the country's net zero emissions target by 2050. The plans for carbon capture clusters involve generating private investment, creating thousands of jobs, and reigniting industrial heartlands. While some question the cost and effectiveness of this technology, the move is seen as crucial by climate advisers and scientists for achieving climate goals. The investment will fund projects that capture carbon dioxide released from various sources like hydrogen production, gas power generation, and waste-to-energy processes. The captured carbon emissions will be stored underground in gas fields in Liverpool Bay and the North Sea, with hopes to attract additional private investment and create a significant number of direct and indirect jobs. Although CCUS technology has faced challenges in the past, with slow progress and concerns about leaks, the government's commitment to funding these projects is seen as a positive step. Industry and unions support the initiative as a way to transition skills from the oil and gas sector to green industries, potentially revitalizing communities and providing well-paid jobs. The government aims to lay the groundwork for further CCUS projects through this funding, with a focus on technologies like hydrogen production and industries that are difficult to decarbonize through other means. While some critics warn of risks in investing in certain types of hydrogen production, the government believes that this investment will drive economic growth and help stabilize the economy, attracting more private investment in the future.