Illinois Governor Signs Carbon Sequestration Bill
Illinois Governor Signs Carbon Sequestration Bill

Illinois Governor Signs Carbon Sequestration Bill

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Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a pioneering bill into law in Illinois, establishing stringent safety and environmental standards for carbon capture, transport, and sequestration projects, aiming to attract investments and create jobs. The legislation faced backlash for allowing carbon sequestration under the Mahomet Aquifer, a crucial water source, leading to State Senator Chapin Rose filing legislation to protect it. The new regulations include a moratorium on carbon dioxide pipelines until federal safety regulations are revised following a 2020 pipeline failure in Mississippi. Despite bipartisan support, the law is seen as a compromise that may need further refinement but sets a national standard for environmental protection and economic growth through carbon capture technology.

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