Despite spotty track record, Venture Global to become picture of new federal “energy dominance”

During a visit to Venture Global’s liquified natural gas plant in Port Sulphur, Gov. Jeff Landry and two members of President Trump’s cabinet told workers that securing U.S. energy dominance would build prosperity and world peace. Critics say that LNG is heading toward a glut, which will prompt prices to drop, leaving communities with little but the pollution left behind.

Floating an idea: a greener Carnival

Observers say that New Orleans may be seeing a culture shift, toward a more sustainable Carnival. This year, one parade – Krewe of Freret – even banned plastic beads. Key to these efforts is Grounds Krewe, a local nonprofit, which provides local krewes with tens of thousands of environmentally conscious parade-throws -- read below for the Top Five sustainable throws!