California Opens the Door for Big Oil’s CO₂ Pipeline Plans

A Climate Leader Could Put Big Oil’s Risky Pipelines Next To Homes, Wildlife

California risks setting a dangerous precedent as states struggle to protect people from the oil industry’s buildout of carbon dioxide pipelines.

California opens the door for Big Oil’s CO₂ pipeline plans

States will be responsible for keeping people safe as the oil industry pushes a massive buildout of carbon dioxide pipelines near communities.  By Emily Sanders, EXXONKNEWS https://www.exxonknews.org/p/california-opens-the-door-for-big A California bill now awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) signature would set a pathway to eliminate the state’s trailblazing moratorium on pipelines used to transport carbon dioxide. The […]

California opens the door for Big Oil’s CO2 pipeline plans

The Salt Creek Carbon Dioxide pipeline near Green Mountain and Jeffrey City, Fremont County, Wyoming. Credit: Tony WebsterThis article is being co-published with The Lever, an investigative newsroom. Click here to get The Lever’s free newsletter.A California bill now awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) signature would set a pathway to eliminate the state’s trailblazing moratorium on pipelines used to transport carbon dioxide. The fossil fuel indust…