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In Rural Illinois, Residents Protest a First-of-its-kind Agreement To Power Data Centers with Natural Gas + Carbon Capture and Sequestration

Residents in rural Illinois are protesting a proposed natural gas power plant with carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technology in Decatur, which is intended to power Google's data centers. The community, organized by Illinois People's Action (IPA), expresses concerns about ADM's transparency regarding past CO2 leaks, the safety of drinking water, and the environmental impact of CCS technology. Despite opposition and a city council member's attempt to table the vote, the Decatur City Council approved a development agreement for the project.