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John Bel Edwards says successor won't be able to 'walk back' Louisiana's climate change investments

Gov. John Bel Edwards assured attendees at an international climate change conference this week that no matter who replaces him in the governor's mansion in two years, Louisiana's commitment to clean energy investments won't change.

Even Louisiana’s wealthier neighborhoods can't escape toxic air in "Cancer Alley"
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Even Louisiana’s wealthier neighborhoods can't escape toxic air in "Cancer Alley"

Industrial development usually targets poor communities, but Ascension Parish is one of the richest, and most toxic, places in Louisiana. Some residents say the financial benefits of living there outweigh the risks.
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