Illinois farmers and environmentalists celebrate the defeat of $3 billion CO2 pipeline: 'We have thrown so many stones at Goliath'

When Steve Hess learned about a plan to send a $3.4 billion carbon dioxide pipeline through five states —and Hess’ own corn and soybean fields in western Illinois — the 68-year-old farmer knew two things: He knew he would fight the project, which he viewed as a threat to his family’s health, safety and property rights. And he knew it wouldn’t be easy. Initially, Hess, who farms land that has ...

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