Why it matters
The ruling affects a California project and may complicate the state’s efforts to use carbon capture to meet its climate goals. The supplied report does not describe a direct effect on U.S. businesses or households beyond California.
POLITICS & POLICY • UNITED STATES
Judge sets aside approval of California carbon-capture project
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A Kern County judge ruled that environmental review for California Resources Corp.’s TerraVault carbon-capture project violated state law and set aside its approval, CalMatters reported. The ruling is a setback for a project California sees as part of its climate plans.
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