Residents in Galva, Illinois, are protesting a planned carbon capture project by Lapis Carbon Solutions. The project aims to liquify and store emissions from Big River Resources ethanol plants underground, but locals cite risks of groundwater contamination and inadequate emergency response capabilities. Opponents have formed the Galva Area CO2 Awareness group to challenge the project's safety and its impact on property values. While the city administrator is hiring a geologist to review the plans, community members are now pushing for county-level bans on carbon sequestration projects.
