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2nd Cancer Alley Letter from Protestor

2nd Cancer Alley Letter from Protestor

This letter was written by Barbara Washington

George Bond February 13, 2021February 13, 2021 Advocacy, Media Watch Read more

Cancer Alley Letter from Protestor

Cancer Alley Letter from Protestor

This letter was written by Ms. Sharon Lavigne:

George Bond February 13, 2021February 13, 2021 Advocacy, Media Watch Read more

Cancer Alley – Take 3

Cancer Alley – Take 3

The article by Sen Cassidy on the Presidents designation and use of the term Cancer Alley continues to draw comments disagreeing with the comments the senator made. Initially an Advocate editorial commented and now another submission was published noting that

George Bond February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 Media Watch Read more

Shell Oil to Cut Production

Shell Oil to Cut Production

Royal Dutch Shell is cutting its oil output by 2% as it moves to other forms of energy. Shell, one of the multinationals that has defined the oil industry, is slowly turning away from the fossil fuel that made its

George Bond February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 Media Watch Read more

Biden war on Oil – Because he lost Louisiana?

Biden war on Oil – Because he lost Louisiana?

In the 2020 election, Louisiana voters rewarded former President Donald Trump with a massive victory as he carried the state by a 59%-40% margin. While Joe Biden did win the election, his message was not well received by Louisiana voters.

George Bond February 11, 2021February 11, 2021 Media Watch Read more

Advocate Opinion – Clean up Cancer Alley

Advocate Opinion – Clean up Cancer Alley

Rep Scalise wrote an op ed on oil and the misname of Cancer Alley which Bob Marshall disagreed with. Now the Advocate has entered the fray with an editorial that says we do indeed have a problem. Biden said “environmental

George Bond February 11, 2021February 11, 2021 Media Watch Read more

Right Circle, Wrong Name

Right Circle, Wrong Name

Street name changes are in the works. We hoped to change Lee Circle to Bulbancha Way but that may not be in the cards. The commission charged with renaming New Orleans streets and landmarks that now pay homage to Confederates

George Bond February 11, 2021February 11, 2021 Media Watch Read more

The Oil Industry: Abandoned Wells and Workers

The Oil Industry:  Abandoned Wells and Workers

This article discusses the coming demise of the oil industry and notes the costs associated. Any summer blockbuster worth its salt features a global disaster montage: a fleet of spaceships hover over world landmarks, asteroids careen into skyscrapers and pyramids,

George Bond February 10, 2021February 10, 2021 Media Watch Read more

Oysters revisited

Oysters revisited

I have posted two articles on oysters. The first noted deaths in the oyster population. The second noted a ban being placed on oyster harvesting. Based on these articles I made some generalized comments. I have received comments, greatly appreciated

George Bond February 10, 2021February 10, 2021 Media Watch Read more

Louisiana to gain from the energy revolution

Louisiana to gain from the energy revolution

Is Louisiana the canary for energy? There is a battle going on now between fossil fuel and renewables. Here in Louisiana, we find ourselves in the middle of a global conversation about decarbonizing the economy to combat the destructive impacts

George Bond February 10, 2021February 10, 2021 Media Watch Read more
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