Recent leaks at carbon dioxide sequestration wells in Illinois operated by Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) have drawn attention from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and caused the company to pause carbon injections at one of its wells in Decatur, IL. ADM operates multiple carbon injection wells in the area, part of its foray into […]
The poster child for carbon capture plants has leaked… Twice. Read More »
A new report from Empower lays out how billions in carbon capture tax credits – the result of intense industry lobbying–shifts the high costs of enhanced oil recovery onto taxpayers. It’s a waste of money that drives climate change while putting our environment, health and safety at risk. Read more about the report’s troubling findings
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September 19, 2024—By more than a 100-to-1 ratio, Minnesotans have submitted public comments opposing the proposed Summit Carbon Solutions carbon dioxide (CO2) pipeline. The comment period, which closed on Sept 11, was regarding the 28-mile Otter Tail to Wilkin Counties segment of a proposed 240+ mile CO2 pipeline network planned for Minnesota. Of the more
Last Thursday, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) concluded a series of public and evidentiary hearings regarding the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and route permit for the 28-mile Otter Tail to Wilkin Counties segment of Summit Carbon Solutions’ (Summit) proposed 240+ mile carbon dioxide (CO2) pipeline network in Minnesota. During public hearings held in
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What does the Fergus Falls water supply, protections for the Otter Tail River, promised union jobs, landowners, Green Plains ethanol plant and carbon capture have in common? On Tuesday evening, at the Bigwood Event Center in Fergus Falls, Administrative Law Judge Christa Moseng heard from approximately 20 of 70 people in attendance at the Public
Yesterday, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) released for comment its Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the 28-mile Otter Tail to Wilkin Counties segment of Summit Carbon Solutions’ (Summit) proposed 240+ mile carbon dioxide (CO2) pipeline network in Minnesota. This proposed project is part of Summit’s push for a $8.5 billion, 2,500 mile web
During the 2024 Legislative Session, CURE was a voice for rural Minnesota, advocating for a clean energy future while striving to protect and preserve the Minnesota landscapes and communities we love. This was sometimes a lonely position to hold. No other organization does what CURE does in rural Minnesota. But being a progressive rural advocate
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Today, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC or Commission) released its Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the 28-mile Otter Tail to Wilkin Counties segment of Summit Carbon Solutions’ (Summit) proposed 240+ mile carbon dioxide (CO2) pipeline network in Minnesota. This begins a 30-day comment period where Minnesotans can weigh in on the clean-energy future
Minnesota’s “Carbon-Free Future” & the Myth of Cleaner Fossil Fuels In October, CURE hosted a convening for environmental organizations and activists in Saint Paul entitled “Carbon Capture and Minnesota’s ‘Carbon-Free’ Future.” Joined by experts from across the country, CURE staff delved into the issues of a rapidly expanding carbon capture industry, providing insight as to
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Minnesota winters, rural roads, and electric vehicles are made for each other! This free in-person event allowed folks to test-drive new EVs in winter conditions during Ely’s annual winter extravaganza. CURE partnered with Drive Electric Minnesota and the Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs). As part of Ely’s Winter Festival this event featured: Ely’s newest &
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Kelsey Olson (she/her) joined CURE in 2025 as its Director of Environmental Stewardship. As a skilled environmental naturalist, Kelsey’s work focuses broadly on environmental education and advocacy with a keen focus on rural land use and how that use impacts our environment and climate. Working Lands, how land is used to support agriculture and forestry, is a key focus of her work. She brings 15 years’ experience in public communication, environmental education, and rural community engagement – strong communication strategies are core in her work. This includes two terms of service with AmeriCorps in the VISTA program in Oregon and Maryland and a nearly 10-year career as a naturalist followed. She recently worked on communications and marketing for rural economic development.
Kelsey lives in New London, MN, with her young children, husband, dog, and two cats. They enjoy spending time together outside and finding small treasures in nature. Visits to Minneapolis often include visits to one of their favorite historical museums, the American Swedish Institute. Kelsey enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, canning local produce, and making kombucha.
