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Already burning for a month, fracked gas blowout in Louisiana could last two more months
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Already burning for a month, fracked gas blowout in Louisiana could last two more months

For the fifth week since the blowout began, a large flare is still burning at the site of GEP Haynesville, LLC's blown out fracked gas wells in northwestern Louisiana. The blowout occurred on August 30, shortly after the company began a frack job, igniting two adjacent wells.

New Orleans approves natural gas power plant despite environmental racism and climate concerns
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New Orleans approves natural gas power plant despite environmental racism and climate concerns

Despite hearing over four hours of public comments mostly in opposition, New Orleans City Council recently approved construction of a $210 million natural gas power plant in a predominantly minority neighborhood.

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