Achieving the urgently needed emission reductions necessary to avoid the worst consequences of global warming will require efforts beyond first-resort measures such as energy efficiency, conservation, and enhancement of natural carbon sinks. Given the world's current heavy reliance on fossil fuels, nations must pursue a wide range of carbon mitigation strategies that includes Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS).

In this NRDC issue paper we detail the geological, technological, and economic factors that make China well-suited for widespread adoption of CCS. For example, the close proximity between many carbon dioxide sources—including high-purity carbon dioxide streams—and potential carbon dioxide reservoirs provides for relatively low-cost CCS opportunities. With broad support and engagement from the international community, China is well-positioned to be a global leader in the development and deployment of CCS technologies that can be an important tool for reducing carbon emissions as the world transitions to truly clean energy technologies.