Despite pressure from environmentalists to halt Louisiana construction, the US president touts gas exports to Europe.
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Aerial photos of LNG terminals and a failing salt dome are reminders that fossil fuel industry activity puts the environment at grave risk.
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“It’s supposed to be a very clean type set up, but we’re not seeing it here down where I live,” one local advocate and expert said.
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Introduction: On August 28, 2012, Hurricane Isaac made landfall in the United States as a Category 1 hurricane at the mouth of the Mississippi River. In the wake of the…
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Neighborhoods on the fence line of refineries throughout Louisiana face exposure to harmful chemicals on a daily basis. The chronic problems in refinery operations impact the neighboring community, the workers,…
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The BP Oil Disaster of 2010 exemplified the lack of oversight, poor commitment to safety and inadequate maintenance in the oil industry. This culture is one of accidents and spills…
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Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Production and Extraction Operations data from Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator’s Office (LOSCO), 2000. See the full report here.
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An Analysis of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster in Four Coastal Louisiana Parishes In this report, we discuss the self-reported impacts on health, collected through 954 surveys conducted in seven…
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On April 20, 2010, the British Petroleum (BP) Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded, sinking two days later to become the worst environmental disaster in U.S. history. The explosion killed 11…
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