Illinois lawmakers propose a carbon capture bill addressing safety and environmental concerns, setting back distances for pipelines and defining long-term liability.

Illinois lawmakers are pushing for a carbon capture bill before their adjournment week, addressing concerns over safety and environmental impact from large-scale projects. The proposed legislation aims to setback distances between pipelines and residential buildings, and define long-term legal liability for stored carbon. Ongoing negotiations between stakeholders offer optimism for the bill's passage before May 24th.

May 21, 2024
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