Farmers and residents in Illinois are pushing back against the expansion of carbon capture and sequestration projects. Critics argue that the technology is unproven and poses significant risks, including potential pipeline leaks, groundwater contamination, and induced seismic activity. While federal tax credits have incentivized a surge in Class VI injection well permits, local opponents point to recent leaks at industrial facilities as evidence that the infrastructure is unsafe. The debate highlights the tension between corporate climate goals and community safety in the Midwest.
