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Louisiana is bracing for an LNG boom. The projects will emit millions of tons of greenhouse gases.
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Louisiana is bracing for an LNG boom. The projects will emit millions of tons of greenhouse gases.

A report outlining the environmental impact of the United States’ roaring liquefied natural gas export industry says 25 impending LNG projects could spew out up to 90 million tons of
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With flood insurance changes expected to wallop Louisiana, calls for more transparency mount

Tommy Phillips was so worried that he went to his insurance agent to get some answers — and they weren’t good.
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Louisiana lawmakers want to strengthen bad faith penalties against insurers. That has industry worried.

From Lake Charles to Houma to New Orleans, storm-battered communities across south Louisiana are fed up with insurers – and so too are their legislators.
Baton Rouge-region flood prevention canal stalled

Goal posts move again on major Baton Rouge-region flood prevention canal; here's why

Already pushed past its construction deadlines, a long-sought river diversion that has been in development for nearly four decades is expected to face at least another two-year delay before it’s fully built and provides flood protection.

Louisiana hurricane aid missing from federal spending deal

Louisiana hurricane aid missing from federal spending deal

The last, best chance for southwest Louisiana to obtain further long-term aid related to hurricanes Laura and Delta from the federal government could be on the verge

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Gonzales wants residents' input in making a plan for climate change

Gonzales residents can help shape the city's future climate plan when they take a survey that covers a lot of territory in just 10 questions.
East Coast AGs criticize Louisiana plastics plant; local leaders say it's none of their business
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East Coast AGs criticize Louisiana plastics plant; local leaders say it's none of their business

Raising concerns about environmental justice, five Democratic attorneys general for New York, the District of Columbia and three other states in the Northeast said they want the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a more thorough review.

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