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Friday, January 4th, 2019

Climate Denial Still Reigns in Louisiana Despite Scientists’ Dire Warnings

Author:     Julie Dermansky
Source:     truthout
Publication Date:     December 30, 2018
 Link: Climate Denial Still Reigns in Louisiana Despite Scientists’ Dire Warnings
Stephan:   You have heard me say many times that for Republicans, the uber-rich who own that party always get their way, and they are very clear about their priorities -- money first, people second. If you live in a state under Republican control, you can rely on this: If it comes to a choice between your wellbeing, and the wellbeing of your family, or corporate profit you can be sure that corporate profits will win out. Am I exaggerating? Overstating the case? Read this about Red state Louisiana and draw your own conclusions.

Christmas lights on homes across from the Meraux Refinery in Meraux, Louisiana.
Credit: Julie Dermansky/Desmog

Louisiana is ground zero for the devastating impacts of climate change. Even though the state is already feeling the costly impacts to life and property due to extreme weather and an eroding coastline linked to a warming planet, its government continues to ignore the primary cause — human use of fossil fuels.

The impacts to the region, such as worsening floods, heat waves, and sea level rise, will only be intensified as the globe continues warming, warn federal scientists in the latest National Climate Assessment report.

But instead of heeding scientists’ warnings, Louisiana’s government continues to welcome the prospects of new billion-dollar petrochemical plants, liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities, and an oil export hub, all without a mention of their climate change impacts.

Leading the pack, Gov. John Bel Edwards continues to gush over turning Louisiana into a world leader in natural gas and oil exports.

Louisiana politicians continue to claim natural gas is a “clean” source of […]

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