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California's support for North Carolina hog farms to capture methane and produce biogas for carbon credits is raising local pollution concerns. The project, under the Low Carbon Fuel Standard, includes the installation of digesters and pipelines affecting air and water quality.

Residents report a lack of transparency regarding infrastructure changes and potential risks. The biogas produced is processed and injected into gas pipelines, while carbon credits are sold separately, creating an imbalance in local benefits. Legal challenges arise over environmental justice issues, highlighting the complex relationship between climate policy and community health in areas with high hog farming density.