ADM carbon sequestration project violated Safe Drinking Water Act, per EPA ADM carbon sequestration project violated Safe Drinking Water Act, per EPA 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 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 New law also lays out safety requirements for future carbon sequestration projects
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 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 national model.
Lawmakers move to pause – then further regulate – carbon dioxide pipeline development Lawmakers move to pause – then further regulate – carbon dioxide pipeline development Lawmakers passed a measure to put a moratorium on carbon dioxide pipelines after more than a year of controversy over several such projects.
Capitol Briefs: Measure blocks interstate probes of abortion services Capitol Briefs: Measure blocks interstate probes of abortion services Lawmakers also pass bills aimed at climate change education, safe battery recycling
As legislative session adjournment looms, a rush to regulate carbon capture industry As legislative session adjournment looms, a rush to regulate carbon capture industry Environmentalists, business, labor groups deep in talks over nascent technology
Flooding is Illinois’ Most Threatening Natural Disaster. Are We Prepared? Flooding is Illinois’ Most Threatening Natural Disaster. Are We Prepared? 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 residents.
Solar investments take center stage as questions loom on state’s renewable future Solar investments take center stage as questions loom on state’s renewable future Suburban manufacturer shows off industrial solar project with largest battery in the state
Pritzker touts climate investments despite renewables lagging state goals Pritzker touts climate investments despite renewables lagging state goals State’s top utility regulator up for Senate confirmation vote