Illinois lawmakers discuss bill prohibiting carbon capture near major water source

Legislation to prohibit carbon capture and sequestration activities near a sole-source aquifer supplying drinking water to over 500,000 residents across 14 counties in Illinois is causing a stir in Springfield. State Sen. Paul Faraci, D-Champaign, said while federal protections exist for groundwater, concerns remain about the long-term safety of underground…

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