Japan wants to ship carbon emissions to Malaysia in a first-of-its-kind project in Southeast Asia for carbon capture and storage. Supporters of the widely debated process say it is key to curbing climate change. Critics label it as greenwashing and an expensive distraction from more proven climate actions, like transitioning to renewable energy. Malaysia wants to be Southeast Asia's hub for the technology, which is designed to capture, transport and store carbon emissions. Some governments and fossil fuel giants like Exxon Mobil and Shell say the strategy can buy time for countries and industries shifting to cleaner energy.
