US EditionLouisiana lawmakers seek to rein in carbon capture projects Trump supports
- President Donald Trump has formally endorsed carbon capture and sequestration projects, which may pose concerns for Louisiana residents and lawmakers.
- Louisiana legislators are proposing bills to slow or halt carbon capture initiatives in the state.
- Rep. Rodney Schamerhorn noted that public opposition has increased as carbon capture projects advance near homes, schools, and aquifers.
- One project in Ascension Parish aims to produce low-carbon ammonia for export.
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Louisiana lawmakers seek to rein in carbon capture projects Trump supports - American Press
By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square President Donald Trump has formally endorsed carbon capture and sequestration, a potentially unfriendly move for Louisiana citizens and lawmakers. Currently, Louisiana legislators have proposed a slate of bills aimed at slowing or even halting carbon capture in the state. Trump’s latest energy pitch includes reversing the Biden-era pause on liquefied natural gas export approvals and expanding carbon capture …
GOP lawmakers break ranks over carbon capture projects in Louisiana
A widening rift within the Republican Party is casting uncertainty over the future of carbon capture projects in Louisiana, where homeowners and environmental concerns are driving pushback against an industry-backed climate technology.Terry L. Jones reports for Floodlight.In short:Dozens of proposed carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects in Louisiana face resistance from Republican lawmakers, with bills introduced to ban or pause the technolo…
Letters: Leaders in Congress should stop cuts harmful to Louisianans
The Trump administration's actions are harming Louisianans across income and racial-ethnic groups. In a March 29 article, the head of a Calcasieu Parish organization (which serves a predominantly low-income White area that supported Trump) said of EPA and DOE fund…
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Louisiana lawmakers seek to rein in carbon capture projects Trump supports
President Donald Trump has formally endorsed carbon capture and sequestration, a potentially unfriendly move for Louisiana citizens and lawmakers.
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