CCS bill passes, but more protections are needed
After weeks of negotiations, the Illinois House and Senate passed the Safety and Aid for the Environment in Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act.
Rather than a safe route, One Earth gives oxygen
One Earth is the latest company to willingly expose landowners along its pipeline route to high concentrations of CO2 in the event of an accidental release.
Coalition speaks with White House on PHMSA rulemaking
On May 1st, representatives of the Coalition to Stop CO2 Pipelines met with White Staff to discuss recommendations for PHMSA’s new rules.
Ask your local farm bureau to support safe setbacks
Call your county farm bureau today! We need a CO2 pipeline moratorium that calls for safe setbacks, in addition to PHMSA rulemaking.
CO2 leak in Sulphur, LA raises concerns about pipeline safety
On April 3, an estimated 2,548 barrels of carbon dioxide leaked from Exxon pipeline in Louisiana, triggering alarm among residents
2nd Recommendation of Denial for One Earth
ICC staff issues a second recommendation of denial for One Earth Energy’s CO2 pipeline that would pass through Ford and McLean Counties, IL.
Write a letter to Governor Pritzker!
Write to Governor Pritzker. Ask him for a moratorium while protective regulations for carbon capture and storage are passed in Illinois!
Legislation Introduced on Carbon Capture and Storage
On April 17, 2024, Illinois lawmakers, led by Representative Ann Williams, introduced legislation to safeguard against risks posed by Carbon Capture and Sequestration