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A Long Overdue Discussion Of Climate In Louisiana

Whether our politicians believe it or not, the Earth’s atmosphere is getting warmer because of all the fossil fuels that humans have burned; putting heat trapping material into the atmosphere. One consequence of a warming climate is a rise in sea level and the rising sea is putting our Louisiana coast in that much more peril.…
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A Long Overdue Discussion Of Climate In Louisiana

Whether our politicians believe it or not, the Earth’s atmosphere is getting warmer because of all the fossil fuels that humans have burned; putting heat trapping material into the atmosphere. One consequence of a warming climate is a rise in sea level and the rising sea is putting our Louisiana coast in that much more peril.…
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Map Showing Mineral Rights Leased by Helis Oil and Gas In The Tuscaloosa Shale In St. Tammany Parish

Helis Oil & Gas Company leased 43,000 acres of land in St. Tammany Parish for exploring, drilling and producing oil and gas. Helis Oil & Gas Company leased 43,000 acres of land in St. Tammany Parish for exploring, drilling and producing oil and gas.…
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Lower Mississippi Riverkeeper Featured In The Chronicle Of Philanthropy

A full page-and-a-half photo of the Lower Mississippi Riverkeeper crew riding off into the sunset was featured in The Chronicle Of Philanthropy. A full page-and-a-half photo of the Lower Mississippi Riverkeeper crew riding off into the sunset was featured in The Chronicle Of Philanthropy.…
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The Louisiana Senate Voted to Protect the Oil and Gas Industry Over Flood Protection for Louisiana Communities

The Louisiana Senate showed their true colors yesterday and voted, 23-15, to protect their pals in the oil and gas industry at the expense of the citizens of Louisiana.  The Louisiana Senate showed their true colors yesterday and voted, 23-15, to protect their pals in the oil and gas industry at the expense of the citizens of Louisiana.…
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Who Will Pay To Restore Land Damaged By Oil and Gas? You or Oil and Gas?

You have heard about the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East lawsuit against 97 oil and gas companies for damages done to the Louisiana coast. We believe it is our best, and possibly only, chance to begin addressing Louisiana’s coastal land loss in a meaningful way.…
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Additional LEAN Comments on Sasol North America, Inc. Lake Charles Chemical Complex

 On behalf of Louisiana Environmental Action Network, the following comments are submitted. Prepared by Technical Advisor Wilma Subra. Re:   Sasol  North America, Inc. Lake Charles Chemical Complex 14 Part 70 Air Operating Permits 2 PSD Permits 1 Water Discharge Permit Environmental Assessment Statement AI Number 3271 GTL and LCCP Air Permit Numbers and Activity Numbers PER 20130016 through PER20130031 Water Permit Number LA 0003336 and Activity Number PER20130015 Date:  April  8, 2014      On behalf of Louisiana Environmental Action Network, the following comments are submitted.…
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Green ARMY Lobby Day Tomorrow!

Join us on Tuesday at the Capitol. Tuesday April 1, 2014 at the Louisiana State Capitol Supporters welcome anytime, beginning at 9am IT IS TIME TO RESTORE OUR PARADISE! Join the Green ARMY in the Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday to take part in your democracy.…
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LEAN Comments on Sasol North America, Inc. Lake Charles Chemical Complex

On behalf of Louisiana Environmental Action Network and LEAN members living in the Calcasieu Parish area, the following comments are submitted. Prepared by LEAN Technical Advisor Wilma Subra Re:   Sasol  North America, Inc. Lake Charles Chemical Complex 14 Part 70 Air Operating Permits 2 PSD Permits 1 Water Discharge Permit Environmental Assessment Statement AI Number 3271 GTL and LCCP Air Permit Numbers and Activity Numbers PER 20130016 through PER20130031 Water Permit Number LA 0003336 and Activity Number PER20130015 Date:  March 25, 2014      On behalf of Louisiana Environmental Action Network and LEAN members living in the Calcasieu Parish area, the following comments are submitted.…
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2014 Louisiana Legislative Introduction

The 2014 Legislative session is an extremely important session for the environmental future of Louisiana. The 2014 Legislative session is an extremely important session for the environmental future of Louisiana. This session will see an abundance of legislation that deals with the damage done to the environment from oil and gas exploration and development. Most notably, the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority- East as well as Plaquemines and Jefferson Parish have filed lawsuits against oil and gas companies in an effort to have the companies remediate and restore areas they have impacted.  Oil and gas companies, through their legislative allies, have responded with legislation that removes the ability of local entities to file lawsuits and force restoration. Though many of the bills seem to deal with legal issues, the impact would result in the continued damage to the environment and loss of local efforts to enforce environmental regulations. LEAN opposes any legislation that undermines environmental responsibility and restoration.  In other environmental issues of interest, proactive legislation that deals with abandoned oil and gas wells, salt domes and salt dome storage, and water regulations has been introduced this session.…
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