Residents near the proposed Pathways carbon storage project in Alberta are raising concerns about the environmental risks of a 400-kilometer CO2 pipeline. The project aims to capture and store carbon dioxide emissions from oilsands facilities underground near Cold Lake. Critics say the scale is unprecedented and worry about groundwater safety and lack of guarantees from industry. Researchers and experts argue that monitoring and risk management are standard for carbon capture technology, but admit the project's size makes it unique. The Alberta Energy Regulator will review the project before approvals. The debate highlights the tension between large-scale carbon removal and community trust in emissions reduction projects.
