The government of NL wants to capture carbon produced by offshore oil production, to help it meet its environmental emissions targets. We asked an expert about that approach and whether it will work here
b"Last week, the Newfoundland and Labrador government announced its intention to spend money on carbon capture technology. The goal is to trap and store carbon from offshore oil before it gets into the atmosphere. It's part of the province's plan to meet its emission reduction goals, but not everyone thinks it's a good idea. Julia Levin is associate director with Environmental Defence Canada, and she spoke with the CBC's Leigh Anne Power."