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Judge rules permit for LNG terminal in Cameron Parish ignored potential climate impacts
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Judge rules permit for LNG terminal in Cameron Parish ignored potential climate impacts

by Elise Plunk, Louisiana Illuminator October 17, 2025October 17, 2025
New report ranks states on climate-related health risks, clean energy policies
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New report ranks states on climate-related health risks, clean energy policies

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Louisiana cancels another major coastal restoration project
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Louisiana cancels another major coastal restoration project

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