The U.S. House of Representatives’ recent passage of energy legislation aimed at expanding mining and fossil fuel production in the U.S. brought a quick rebuke from the Louisiana Bucket Brigade…
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In the United States, a landmark lawsuit filed in a federal court in Louisiana on Tuesday by residents of the state’s “Cancer Alley” declares an “environmental and public health emergency.” It calls…
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Legal experts describe a new environmental justice lawsuit as significant, timely and ambitious. But will conservative judges agree?
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The Louisiana Bucket Brigade’s “State of the Movement” report highlights our challenges, our victories and our mission as we fight petrochemical pollution and support the fenceline communities of Louisiana. Written…
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The 2014 St. James Parish Land Use Plan has paved the way for massive industrial development of St. James Parish, drastically changing the future for thousands of residents living in…
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RISE St. James has filed a Letter of Appeal to the St. James Parish Commission regarding their decision to approve FG LA, LLC’s proposal for land use. READ THE LETTER…
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Download the training Powerpoint presentation for the monitoring of pipeline construction activities. Download the handout that accompanies the above Powerpoint presentation. Download the training manual for water sampling in pipeline…
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Read the full Reasons for Judgment pdf here.
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