Hurricane Ida, new predictions on sea level rise compel the state to reevaluate its decision to issue a permit exemption for the project, environmental groups argue.
Residents around existing LNG facilities in Louisiana already notice the smell and irritants from nearby terminals. With more under construction, air quality is poised to worsen.
The federal government has issued advisories, but not yet regulatory standards, for some PFAS chemicals.
Studies show a more aggressive restriction would save thousands of lives.
Fears the lake would be permanently damaged by the project drove the conversation.
The Louisiana Department of Health acknowledged the error and said it is working to correct the problem.
Construction of LNG export terminals threatens the fishermen's livelihoods, they said.
Revenue from those companies represents more than a quarter of the total increase post-reforms.
A Louisiana power company wants to capture its climate emissions, raising concerns about impacts on the state’s water supplies.
The letter also addresses a failure to properly survey a potential prehistoric site.
