00:00The government has defended plans for a 120-mile carbon capture pipeline that could run from the Peak District through
00:08Wirral to the Irish Sea.
00:10Ministers say the Peak Cluster Scheme is vital for Britain's clean energy future.
00:15It would transport emissions from cement and lime producers for storage in depleted Morecambe gas fields.
00:21A petition calling for a pause has more than 14,000 signatures.
00:26Wirral councillors from Labour and the Liberal Democrats have raised concerns about route choice, wildlife and safety.
00:34Peak Cluster says the project will meet strict independence standards.
00:38The scheme has been backed up with millions of pounds of government funding.
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