Wake Up Tri-Counties with Dustin, Amanda, and John from Galva Opposing the CO₂ Capture Project
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The episode discusses the proposed CO₂ sequestration project near Galva and the community's concerns regarding health and safety.
Dustin Williams, Amanga Stodgel, and John Wirth joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the proposed CO₂ sequestration project near the city of Galva at the ethanol plant. Dustin shares the information he has accumulated regarding CO₂ capture and storage. Amanda is a registered nurse and shares information regarding carbon dioxide exposure and emergency response to a CO₂ leak. A group was formed to keep Galva residents educated and informed of the project. You can join the group on Facebook at "Galva Area CO2 Awareness Group". The June 1, 2026, council meeting will have Chief Byers and Mat Schnepple from the Office of Emergency Management to discuss the emergency response plan should there be a CO₂ leak. Residents of Galva packed the city council chambers to confront officials after learning that City Administrator David Dyer signed a land-use agreement with Lapis Carbon Solutions in November without a council vote. The contract would allow carbon-capture and storage activities on city land, contingent on permit approval, with an upfront payment of $20,000 and a total value of $170,000. Mr. Dyer told the public he wanted the money to hire a geologist to consult on the effects…
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