Illinois lawmakers considering ban on eminent domain for CO2 pipelines
In Illinois, the Daily Yonder reports Illinois lawmakers are considering SB2842, a bipartisan bill that would ban the use of eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelines. The legislation emerged after strong grassroots opposition to proposed carbon capture projects, including the Heartland Greenway pipeline, which would have transported CO2 from Midwest ethanol plants for underground storage in Illinois. Farmers and landowners argued the projects threatened property rights and public safety. Backed by groups ranging from the Illinois Farm Bureau to environmental organizations, the bill reflects growing scrutiny of carbon capture infrastructure and could significantly reshape future CCS development in the state.
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