Pollution and racial justice: What does a ruling on a huge plastics plant mean for Louisiana?
Did Racial Justice prevail
Judge canceled air permit – hurts Black communities
Judge tosses air permit for giant plastics complex, citing potential impact on Black community
Less pollution so change the requirements for testing
Mosaic plant in St. James seeks to lower air permit after tests show pollution less than thought
Haze. If the State will not act the EPA will
EPA steps in to reduce haze pollution after Louisiana fails to meet deadline
Chlorine leak being investigated by State Police
DEQ, State Police investigate inaccurate reporting of April chlorine leak that cut short shelter in place order
Forever chemicals in water systems
Chemicals are linked to concerns over birth defects and cancer
Opposition to LNG plants grows
Environmental groups continue to push back against Louisiana’s growing LNG sector
This stinks but what can be done?
As odor complaints start anew this year, the task of tracking them exposes gaps in the way such nuisances are regulated by the state and local authorities.
Louisiana Senate Bill Threatens LDNR and LDEQ Compliance with Federal Class VI Program & Clean Air Act Administration
Our coalition of Louisiana environmental organizations is alarmed by the language of Sen. Sharon Hewitt’s Senate Bill 292. If enacted as currently drafted, SB 292 would prohibit any Louisiana state agency from adopting or enforcing a state or regional program to
More strikes against the Westlake chemical plant
Two explosions follow decades of fires, toxic leaks, injuries at Westlake Chemical plants