Monthly Archives: February 2014

Tune In Tonight, Louisiana Public Square Discusses Energy’s Environmental Footprint on LPB

How much responsibility does the energy sector bear for Louisiana’s environmental challenges? Tonight on LPB Louisiana Public Square Wednesday, February 26, 2014  7pm What cost to the state are energy’s economic dividends? Severance taxes, royalties and bonuses from the energy sector account for nearly 17 percent of the state’s revenue stream.…
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VOTE: Should Industry use river water in order to protect Baton Rouge’s water supply?

The Business Report discusses an important topic about groudwater use in the Capital Region. What do you think? A poll on the homepage of the Baton Rouge Business Report is asking a very important question:  Several groups say industrial plants in north Baton Rouge should be required to use Mississippi River water instead of the groundwater beneath their plants to protect household water supplies from saltwater intrusion.…
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NRC Reports for January 2014 – MS River Corridor

Release of pollutants reported to the National Response Center during the month of January, 2014 along the Mississippi River industrial corridor in Louisiana. Release of pollutants reported to the National Response Center during the month of January, 2014 along the Mississippi River industrial corridor in Louisiana.…
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