ADM carbon sequestration project violated Safe Drinking Water Act, per EPA ADM carbon sequestration project violated Safe Drinking Water Act, per EPA Friday, September 13, 2024 The EPA says ADM violated its permit and federal rules after a CO2 storage facility leaked thousands of tons of CO2 earlier this year.
State appeals court tosses proposal for new transmission line in central Illinois State appeals court tosses proposal for new transmission line in central Illinois Friday, August 16, 2024 Advocates say the controversial project is necessary to meet renewable energy needs
After years of controversy, state pauses CO2 pipeline construction, for now After years of controversy, state pauses CO2 pipeline construction, for now Thursday, July 18, 2024 New law also lays out safety requirements for future carbon sequestration projects Read more
This Coastal State’s Approach to Flooding May Be a Model for Illinois Communities This Coastal State’s Approach to Flooding May Be a Model for Illinois Communities Monday, June 3, 2024 Illinois and New Jersey have a problem in common: Flooding, and its devastation on communities. Here, the Illinois Answers Project examines why New Jersey’s work on this front is seen as a... Read more
Lawmakers move to pause – then further regulate – carbon dioxide pipeline development Lawmakers move to pause – then further regulate – carbon dioxide pipeline development Tuesday, May 28, 2024 Lawmakers passed a measure to put a moratorium on carbon dioxide pipelines after more than a year of controversy over several such projects. Read more
Capitol Briefs: Measure blocks interstate probes of abortion services Capitol Briefs: Measure blocks interstate probes of abortion services Thursday, May 23, 2024 Lawmakers also pass bills aimed at climate change education, safe battery recycling Read more
As legislative session adjournment looms, a rush to regulate carbon capture industry As legislative session adjournment looms, a rush to regulate carbon capture industry Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Environmentalists, business, labor groups deep in talks over nascent technology Read more
Flooding is Illinois’ Most Threatening Natural Disaster. Are We Prepared? Flooding is Illinois’ Most Threatening Natural Disaster. Are We Prepared? Thursday, April 25, 2024 When it comes to preventing severe flooding, there’s not one fix. Over the next few weeks, the Illinois Answers Project will examine what city and state agencies are doing to protect... Read more