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A world where carbon capture, usage and storage effectively ends climate change, a package of technologies being assembled to capture CO2 emissions before they become air pollution (and waste), convert it to something useful, or safely store it underground. This isn't some far-fetched dream. Whether it is the cleaning of fuels before burning them, the cleaning of emissions after they exit the smokestack, or burning the fuel with pure oxygen so the CO2 is much easier to collect, we are getting smarter about CO2 capture because new materials and technologies are being explored. Then once we've captured that CO2, there are many applications, from aiding in the extraction of heavier oil, new compounds, and even mineralizing it into rocks.For the CO2 we do not use right away, deep geological storage can provide a secure long-term home. In sectors where a high carbon intensity is important, such as cement, steel and energy sectors, CCUS is already having a demonstrable effect. In conjunction with emergent, cutting-edge AI and machine learning capabilities, CCUS is already innovating and further streamlining these processes, while still keeping the supply chain safe and efficient. In order for CCUS to take a prominent role and be the backbone of our climate strategy, it will need synergistic policies, smart economic incentives, and stable regulatory landscapes. There will be socio-economic, socio-political and socio-infrastructural challenges to overcome; however, considering the nature of the environment, the combined systemic development of CCUS and renewable energy is an enormous opportunity to fulfill targets toward net-zero emissions and to ensure a sustainable future.