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The Choctawhatchee, Pea, and Yellow River Watershed Management Authority in Alabama has passed a resolution supporting legislation to block Reliant's planned CO2 injection and storage project in Covington County. Sponsored by State Senator Josh Carnley and State Representative Matthew Hammett, the legislation aims to prohibit the project due to local opposition and concerns over environmental safety.

Local officials highlighted uncertainties regarding the long-term impacts of underground CO2 storage on water resources and ecosystems. The bill has been prefiled for the upcoming legislative session, with the authority's position reflecting caution rather than outright opposition to carbon capture technology. This situation illustrates the broader challenges faced by carbon storage initiatives in the US amidst local environmental concerns and regulatory hurdles.