Illinois residents call for regulation of carbon capture and storage
On April 17, 2024, Illinois farmers, landowners and environmental organizations marched to the Illinois capital, calling for the regulation of carbon capture and storage in their state. This video highlights the press conference focusing on protective legislation before the house and senate.
If you live in Illinois, please contact your elected officials and ask them to cosponsor and support:
HB4835 / SB3441
The Safety Moratorium on Carbon Dioxide Pipelines Act
HB5814 / SB3930
The Carbon Dioxide Transport and Storage Protections Act
Not sure who your state senator or representatives are? Click here. You'll receive the name of each, along with a link to their websites, which will give you phone numbers for both their Springfield and District offices.
Don't wait! We need to show support for both bills as negotiations get underway!