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Cascading Disasters During Hurricane Beryl Highlight Vulnerability of Gulf Coast Oil and Gas Infrastructure

July 10, 2024

Venture Global’s Plans to Expand Gas Export Terminals on Coast Called into Question July 10, 2024 – Hurricane Beryl has exposed the fragility of the Gulf Coast’s oil and gas infrastructure, causing significant disruptions and environmental damage in Texas and Lake Charles. Several companies reported power outages, which led to the flaring of gasses at the […]

Reflections on 4th of July Weekend: From the British Empire to Slavery to Plastic Pollution

July 8, 2024

The 4th of July has always represented many things to many people. As we celebrated, reflecting on the holiday’s history and its evolving significance in our nation was important. Holidays like this have developed multiple meanings, from American liberation to slavery liberation. In addition to the historical and cultural implications, these celebrations also presented a […]

Hurricane Beryl: A Harbinger of Climate Change and Its Far-Reaching Effects

July 1, 2024

As Hurricane Beryl barrels through the Caribbean, it stands as a stark reminder of the intensifying storms brought about by climate change. Beryl’s rapid intensification and early-season fury underscore the urgent need to address the environmental shifts contributing to such extreme weather events. Current Status of Hurricane Beryl Hurricane Beryl, now a powerful Category 4 […]

Federal Involvement Sought to Protect Cancer Alley Communities from Industrial Expansion

June 24, 2024

WHAT: Press conference addressing the urgent need for federal intervention to protect communities along the river, particularly Black communities targeted for industrialization WHERE: Southern University, New Orleans, LA WHEN: Monday, June 24, 2024, 4:30 PM HOW TO WATCH: In person or via the Louisiana Bucket Brigade Facebook page WHY: The residents of St. James Parish are facing an existential threat due […]

Public Outcry as St. James Parish Council Votes Against Solar Farm; Community Voices Silenced

June 20, 2024

St. James Parish, LA — The Louisiana Bucket Brigade and Inclusive Louisiana are denouncing the St. James Parish Council’s decision yesterday to vote against the proposed solar farm in the 6th District. The groups say the decision exacerbates a glaring disparity in the protection and prioritization of community health and environmental justice in the parish. The […]

EPA Honors Area Environmental Justice Pioneer Dr. Beverly Wright

May 31, 2024

Dr. Beverly Wright, founder and executive director of the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice (DSCEJ) was honored at the grand opening of the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Environmental Museum and Education Center on May 21.  In a prepared statement Wright said she was deeply honored to be recognized in the permanent exhibit at the […]

Fishermen, Southwest Louisianans, Advocates Respond to BidenÂ’s Pause on Gas Export Approvals, Overhaul of Review Process, Call for Industry Phaseout

January 30, 2024

On Friday, January 26th, President Biden announced that his administration would pause approvals for gas export terminals, and overhaul the approval process to include climate, economic, national security, and environmental justice factors in its public interest determination for export licenses. In response, Travis Dardar, Southwest Louisiana indigenous fisherman, and Founder of Fishermen Involved in Sustaining our Heritage (FISH), John […]

Puppets & Political Theater Tell Story Of Environmental Crisis

January 20, 2024

A huge crowd gathered across from the Morial Convention Center on Friday, January 19 for an authentic history lesson and accompanying political theatre in support of reducing Louisiana’s dependence on fossil fuels. The history lesson told the story of South Louisiana’s origins and its first people through the eyes of Roishetta Ozane and James Hiatt, […]

Southwest Louisiana Fishermen to Disrupt Destructive Gas Export Buildout with Boats

January 19, 2024

NEW ORLEANS  – Southwest Louisiana fishermen and shrimpers, along with climate activists and environmental justice organizations, will transport their boats to New Orleans on Friday, January 19 for the Americas Energy Summit & Exhibition. Right after the Frontlines Rising March and Puppet Show concludes, the fishermen will use their boats to disrupt the conference and make clear that fishermen […]

New Report Shows Chronic Underreporting of Violations, Operational Failures at Venture GlobalÂ’s Calcasieu Pass Gas Export Terminal 63% of First Half of 2023

December 13, 2023

As federal government weighs granting Venture Global gas export permits, findings demonstrate Venture GlobalÂ’s lack of transparency and inability to operate in compliance with permits, prompting call to deny future permits A new report released by the Louisiana Bucket Brigade and Fishermen Involved in Sustaining our Heritage (FISH) reveals significant, ongoing operational problems and demonstrates […]

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