A bill on its way to Gov. Jeff Landry's desk — with connections to gas industry allies — could enshrine hydrocarbons as Louisiana’s future.
    • shalafi@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      10 个月前

      I love New Orleans, love the French Quarter, love the people, but the poverty is staggering. And NOLA is their crown jewel?!

        • shalafi@lemmy.worldEnglish
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          10 个月前

          Did a quick Y2K stint in St. Louis. I was amazed at how easy it is to get around by car! I’m directionally impaired, and that was long before affordable GPS, but I looked at the map at the airport and was like, “Yeah. I get that!”

          • Fingolfinz@lemmy.worlddeleted by creatorEnglish
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            10 个月前

            Oh wow that’s funny cos a lot of people who come here get very confused by it since the layout is based off city center rather than a grid. I like it myself as well, it makes a lot of sense and allows for more diagonal travel to cut some time off your trip. Haven’t been to New Orleans myself but I really would love to see the city, it’s like our sister city with the French connection so I feel obligated to visit

    • UnpopularCrow@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      10 个月前

      It’s not ignorance, it’s bribery (lobbying). The oil industry wants to take advantage of green energy incentives to build more gas power plants.

      Also I love the hypocrisy here:

      “In 2024, Gov. Landry signed a pro-gas proclamation stating that “Louisiana recognizes natural gas as an affordable, reliable, and clean energy resource,” and that efforts to transition away from fossil fuels stand to “devastate” Louisiana consumers and economic growth.”

      But also:

      “Entergy customers will be on the hook for $470 million to finance the project, according to filings with the Louisiana Public Service Commission and the Midcontinent Independent Service Operator, as reported by New Orleans City Business.”