Business · 03/11/2023Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

US Department of Agriculture Proposes Exemption for Carbon Capture and Storage on National Forest System Lands

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The US Department of Agriculture's Forest Service is proposing to amend its regulations to allow for carbon capture and storage on National Forest System lands, a move aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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