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emissions gulf coast climate
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These global banks made emission pledges. They still invest billions in Gulf Coast LNG exports

By the end of the decade, the Gulf Coast could see as many as 12 new liquefied natural gas terminals built along its shores.

Causes
Orphaned & inactive oil wells
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Orphaned oil wells are one problem; inactive wells are potentially much bigger

Crews plugged 100 orphaned oil wells last week, but even that rapid pace isn't enough to keep up with the problem in Louisiana.
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Solar microgrids planned for Shreveport, LA neighborhoods
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Solar microgrids planned for Shreveport neighborhoods

Community leaders in Caddo Parish are proposing solar microgrids for neighborhoods around Shreveport to provide shelter during disasters. 
Solutions
eminent domain for carbon capture pipelines
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Bill would end eminent domain for carbon capture pipelines

A Louisiana legislator wants to help keep landowners from losing their property to pipelines needed for carbon capture projects.
Politics
hurricane ida fema assistance
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FEMA deadline for Hurricane Ida assistance maroons coastal residents

It’s not surprising that residents of Grand Bayou Indiana Village might have trouble meeting a Feb. 28 FEMA deadline to file for Hurricane Ida assistance.
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methane emissions louisiana offshore drilling
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Growing body of research suggests offshore oil's methane pollution is underestimated

New technologies are allowing for actual measurements of oil and gas methane pollution like never before, whether from leaks or intentional flaring and venting.

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offshore oil's methane pollution is underestimated
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Growing body of research suggests offshore oil's methane pollution is underestimated

New technologies are allowing for actual measurements of oil and gas methane pollution like never before, whether from leaks or intentional flaring and venting.

ORIGINAL REPORTING
Factory smoke coming out of smokestacks of an industrial building

House moves to block fee on methane emissions

Researchers on skates drag equipment across the ice.

U.S. layoffs in polar research spark concerns over global presence

European flags with yellow stars in a circle on a blue background, outside the European Commission building.

Europe moves to ease corporate climate reporting rules

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EPA urges White House to eliminate key climate rule

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UN climate talks face tensions over timing of next major report and U.S. withdrawal

Industrial buildings and smoke pouring out of a smokestack in the distance.

Climate change could shrink global economy by half by 2070

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The clock is ticking on Trump's ability to challenge the hydrogen tax credit

Former US President Joe Biden speaks at a podium with a blue background and British and UN flags alongside him.

FBI probes alleged fraud in Biden's $20 billion climate fund