Thousands sign petition to stop CO2 pipeline

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🗞️ Driving the news: Nearly 3,000 people have signed a petition to stop Exxon Mobil's proposed underground CO2 pipeline project on the Isle of Wight
•  The pipeline, which is part of the Solent CO2 Pipeline Project, aims to transport captured CO2 from the Fawley oil refinery to a storage site under the English Channel

🔭 The context: Exxon Mobil unveiled the pipeline plan in July 2024, proposing three potential routes, two of which would pass beneath the Isle of Wight
•  Local residents and officials have raised concerns about the project's environmental impact, particularly on areas of outstanding natural beauty and protected habitats

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: The pipeline project is part of broader carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiatives, which are crucial for reducing CO2 emissions
•  However, the potential environmental damage to sensitive areas underscores the ongoing conflict between climate solutions and local ecological preservation

⏭️ What's next: Further public consultations are planned to gather more community input on the proposed routes
•  The outcome of these consultations will likely influence the project's future and any potential modifications to its route

💬 One quote: Christopher Davis, a local resident and petition organizer, stated that the project would leave a “massive scar” across the island

📈 One stat: The petition to halt the pipeline project has gathered nearly 3,000 signatures

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