Thanks for sharing some of the stories of those who have testified. I noticed some dissatisfaction with the pipeline companies, their owners and the IUB, but I did not see any anger directed towards the legislature (which declined to enact a law limiting eminent domain) or the governor (who appointed members of the IUB). I wonder if they will ever make those connections.
Thanks, John. Yes, there is plenty of blame to go around, but our legislature should not be spared. The changes in the IUB board deserve scrutiny, as well.
Ah, yes, and think how much more could be accomplished if all this tax credit money were targeted toward cover crop incentives and changing farmer mentality about soil and water conservation in general. Iowa could have improved water quality, improved carbon sequestration, improved soil health. Those downstream would be better off as well.
This whole pipeline concept is such a failure of the imagination.
And again, most of our Republican politicians are either backing the pipelines or sitting quietly without comment.
So far , billions spent on carbon sequestration are considered a fail. The technology is untested and requires more research. Also, the no-gas form that carbon will be transported in is untested, pipe diameters larger and untested. Why is IUB rushing before testing is done by national testing bodies.
Thanks for sharing some of the stories of those who have testified. I noticed some dissatisfaction with the pipeline companies, their owners and the IUB, but I did not see any anger directed towards the legislature (which declined to enact a law limiting eminent domain) or the governor (who appointed members of the IUB). I wonder if they will ever make those connections.
Thanks, John. Yes, there is plenty of blame to go around, but our legislature should not be spared. The changes in the IUB board deserve scrutiny, as well.
Such testimony would probably be considered irrelevant unfortunately.
Ah, yes, and think how much more could be accomplished if all this tax credit money were targeted toward cover crop incentives and changing farmer mentality about soil and water conservation in general. Iowa could have improved water quality, improved carbon sequestration, improved soil health. Those downstream would be better off as well.
This whole pipeline concept is such a failure of the imagination.
And again, most of our Republican politicians are either backing the pipelines or sitting quietly without comment.
So true, Josiah! It is such a long shot to put so many eggs in this basket. Thanks!
Why does no one know about this? Spread the word!
So far , billions spent on carbon sequestration are considered a fail. The technology is untested and requires more research. Also, the no-gas form that carbon will be transported in is untested, pipe diameters larger and untested. Why is IUB rushing before testing is done by national testing bodies.
It should be a concern to all. Thanks!