Bill to make Louisiana fossil fuel sanctuary state comes with risks

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An attorney for the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources said today that a bill to make Louisiana a fossil fuel sanctuary state could jeopardize the state’s ability to enforce environmental programs. According to Louisiana Illuminator, There are several federal environmental regulations—including the Clean Water Act and intrastate pipeline safety requirements—that the state is granted primary

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