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State
EPA tackles environmental justice issues, announces over $2 million in grants
Environment
EPA regulations on chemical plants spared
That includes a Denka Plant in St. John Parish, which has until July 2026 to reduce its chloroprene emissions.
Local News
Climate solution: In the swelter of hurricane blackouts, some churches stay cool on clean power
As another monster storm approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast, for many people the prospect of a blackout carries high risk.
Environment
EPA wants lawsuit against Denka Plant revived in St. John Parish
The EPA said the plant's chloroprene emissions increase the risk of cancer for nearby residents in the parish.
State
Oyster shell recycling program expands from New Orleans to Baton Rouge
The oyster shell recycling program has been around since 2014 – but until now, it included only New Orleans restaurants, WBRZ-TV reported.
State
Commission to adopt new rules to make Louisiana more electric-vehicle friendly
The Public Service Commission is expected to adopt new rules that would allow places like gas stations and grocery stores to set up their own EV infrastructure.
Environment
Greenfield halts plan to build massive $800M grain terminal in Louisiana
Banner disagrees and says the facility's plan to pull out is a win for community health.
Environment
Greenfield halts plan to build massive $800M grain terminal in Louisiana
Banner disagrees and says the facility's plan to pull out is a win for community health.
Lafourche Terrebonne
Bayou Lafourche oil spill contained, clean-up expected to finish next week
Over the weekend, more than 34,000 gallons of crude oil spilled out of the Crescent Midstream facility in Raceland.
Environment
AmeriCorps CEO gets a look at a volunteer-heavy project to rebuild Louisiana's vulnerable coast.
The agency said 40,000 volunteers provided a combined 10 million hours of service, including running shelters and food pantries.
Nation World
Mount Everest's highest camp is littered with frozen garbage, and cleanup is likely to take years
The highest camp at South Col is littered with garbage that will take years to clean up.
Nation World
Supreme Court halts enforcement of the EPA's plan to limit downwind pollution from power plants
The regulation will remain on hold while the federal appeals court in Washington considers a challenge to the plan from industry and Republican-led states.
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