Texas carbon storage plans face community pushback over environmental risks

A Black neighborhood in Texas is raising concerns about health and safety hazards from nearby carbon capture and storage projects as the state scales up the technology.

First covered Nov 15, 2026 · 6:00 AM PT · 1 article

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capitol.texas.gov 81(R) History for SB 1387 | Texas Legislature Online

climate.gov Climate change: atmospheric carbon dioxide

dce.louisiana.gov Department Directive Order No B 2025 01 Combined (dce.louisiana.gov)

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