‘Huge wave’ of carbon storage projects causes alarm in small-town USA as oil firms eye billions in subsidies

A surge in carbon storage projects across the US, backed by significant government subsidies, is causing alarm in small towns like Clymers, Indiana. These initiatives, aimed at combating climate change, have drawn concerns from local residents like Melissa Harrison, who fear environmental and health risks. Oil firms are aggressively pursuing these projects, raising questions about the true implications for both the climate and local communities. This wave of projects highlights the tension between economic incentives and environmental stewardship.