#14 Y13 ELSS L22 Fossil fuel combustion and CCS

This podcast explores the critical link between fossil fuel combustion and surging atmospheric CO₂ levels. We analyse the Keeling Curve, featuring Mauna Loa data that shows concentrations rising from 315 ppm in 1958 to over 400 ppm today, while explaining the seasonal carbon cycle. The episode evaluates Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) as a pivotal climate change mitigation strategy. While CCS can capture up to 90% of industrial emissions, we address vital concerns regarding high financial costs, geological leakage risks, and limited global scale. This deep dive compares carbon sequestration technologies with nature-based solutions like reforestation to meet Paris Agreement targets. Ideal for geography students and environmentalists, we investigate whether CCS is a "silver bullet" or greenwashing in the essential global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Watch this as a FULL-COLOUR YouTube video for richer visuals, clearer explanations, and boosted Geography learning: Y13 ELSS L22 Fossil Fuel combustion and CCSWatch video versions of these podcasts on YouTube for a more dynamic experience. Browse our playlists on our channel here WGSG Geography - YouTube