The carbon pipeline is set to run through Iowa, but many Iowans have safety concerns and believe residents, farmers and landowners are being misled. Steve Kenkel, Chairman of the Shelby County Board of Supervisors says leaks have severely injured folks in the past and disabled vehicles. He also says eminent domain laws may be used to force landowners compliance to the benefit of private companies. 

Kenkel gives specific safety hazard examples and questions why pipeline companies and government officials are witholding safety training and models. He also says landowners may be forced to give up their property for the pipeline project due to use of Eminant domain laws. He also suggests these pipelines aren't even needed in the first place, due to easy alternatives to store CO2.

Important Note: We reached out to the pipeline company mentioned in the interview on 10/16/24 at 1:45PM for comment and will post any reply here. Every story has multiple sides.

Watch the interview at https://iowapodcast.com/iowa-carbon-pipeline-steve-kenkel 

 

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