October 2, 2024 | Press release
The Protect the Mahomet Aquifer campaign is calling for urgent legislative action to ban carbon sequestration projects under the Mahomet Aquifer following a second leak at Archer Daniels Midland’s carbon injection facility in Decatur, this time of brine (saltwater).
Carbon Capture
Leak at ADM’s carbon capture facility underscores need to ban sequestration under Mahomet Aquifer
September 13, 2024 | Press Release
A recent leak at Archer Daniels Midland’s carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) facility underscores concerns for the safety of the Mahomet Aquifer, a critical drinking water source for nearly one million people …
Central Illinois legislators announce intent to file legislation to protect Mahomet Aquifer
September 10, 2024 | Press Release
On Tuesday, Senator Paul Faraci and Representative Carol Ammons announced their intent to file legislation to protect the Mahomet Aquifer.
Demand a ban to protect the Mahomet Aquifer
July 26, 2024 | Action Alert
Please consider signing the petition to demand a ban on carbon capture and sequestration in the Mahomet Aquifer and its recharge areas.
The Carbon Capture “Gold Rush”
May 8, 2023 | Blog Post
Due to our state’s unique geology and an influx of federal incentives, Illinois could become ground-zero when it comes to carbon capture and storage, and the State is unprepared to protect us from this growing threat.
