Let's talk about how Louisiana's industrial sector accounts for 66% of the state's GHG emissions. This week, Cori and Jill do a deep dive into the Louisiana Climate Action Plan's strategies for decarbonizing industry along the Mississippi River Industrial Corridor. Will it get us to net-zero in time to avoid the worst impacts of climate change? Or will it perpetuate the same extractive system that causes climate change? Bonus content: Cori's gruesome roller derby injury. CAW CAW to action: sign EDF's petition to limit the production of hydrogen from fossil fuels by 12/12/23References:1. https://gov.louisiana.gov/assets/docs/CCI-Task-force/CAP/Climate_Action_Plan_FINAL_3.pdf2. LSU wins $94K grant to research solar power. James Wilkins. Nov 26, 2023. The Advocate Metro section.3. Perera, P. K. P., & Lam, N. (2013). An environmental justice assessment of the mississippi river industrial corridor in Louisiana, US using a gis-based approach. Applied Ecology and Environmental Research, 11(4), 681-697.4. Tarufelli, B. L. (2021). Toxic Air in the Industrial Corridor? An Analysis.

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