New Orleans Approves Natural Gas Power Plant Despite Environmental Racism and Climate Concerns

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By Julie DermanskyMar 13, 2018, 7:23 pm434 pts
Despite hearing over four hours of public comments mostly in opposition, New Orleans City Council recently approved construction of a $210 million natural gas power plant in a predominantly minority neighborhood. Entergy is proposing to build this massive investment in fossil fuel infrastructure in a city…

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