Plans call for millions of tons of carbon dioxide to be piped across the state to the Central Valley and Sacramento delta for burial.
They will still directly fund coal plants that are taking steps to abate their emissions using the untested technology.
Kern County wants to use billions in federal tax credits to collect and bury carbon. To do so, it would build new facilities to produce more of the most abundant greenhouse gas.
Critics say Railroad Commission and politicians focus on business, not environmental protection.
Sempra is pitching lawmakers on industry-friendly climate solutions paid by ratepayers.
State senator cites story, which revealed oil lobbyist’s misleading tactics.
Industry is ‘misadvertising’ a carbon capture bill in order to obscure its risky intent, according to an oil and gas advocate.