Letters published by the Herald and Review in Decatur and Macon County push back on carbon dioxide sequestration plans tied to the Mahomet Aquifer. Writers argue the aquifer supplies wells and supplements Lake Decatur, and that CO2 injection should not put that water at risk for private profit. One letter cites a 2025 MIT report warning that current science cannot reliably guarantee safe injection beneath sole-source aquifers. This is a useful local example of the siting and liability questions that carbon capture projects face. The debate is not just about whether CCS can reduce emissions, but about geology, monitoring, and who carries the risk if containment fails. Anyone following carbon storage policy should read these letters to see how community concerns can shape project viability.
