Louisiana plant at the center of an environmental justice fight halts operations
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A petrochemical plant in Louisiana accused of increasing cancer risks for a majority Black community indefinitely suspended operations largely due to the high cost of reducing toxic pollution. Japanese firm Denka announced Tuesday that its synthetic rubber facility hemorrhaged more than $109 million in the past year. The company cited weakening […]
PINEVILLE, La. (WNTZ) – Cleco is honoring the dedication of its power plant employees as part of Power Plant Employee Appreciation Day on Feb. 18, recognizing the men and women who help keep Louisiana’s lights on. “Power plant employees are the unsung heroes of the utility business because they work…
Voters in Ascension and St. James parishes overwhelmingly support the new Hyundai Steel Plant in Donaldsonville, with 71% in favor, 15% opposed, and 14% undecided, though 60% are concerned about pollution.
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Hyundai is set to build a new steel plant in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, creating over 1,500 jobs and producing more than 2.7 metric tons of steel annually. The announcement was made by President Trump, highlighting the potential economic boost for the region. The plant, which…