Roishetta Ozane is the founder of the Vessel Project, a Louisiana environmental justice group.
It is high time for a change at
has still failed to take meaningful action on this front and listen to our voices. Instead of heeding our calls and taking our input, has played a significant role in worsening the climate crisis, perpetuating environmental injustice, and expanding the fossil fuel buildout by approving countless LNG projects. The facts are clear and devastating. The process of extracting and transporting LNG releases harmful emissions, with some scientists suggesting that these facilities could be even worse for the climate than coal.
still has a chance to improve its ways by expanding cleaner energy sources for a sustainable future instead of dangerous fossil fuels. Here’s how. To improve the health and safety of those living in frontline communities, particularly Black and Brown communities overburdened by pollution, should also evaluate and incorporate guidance from other authoritative sources in identifying environmental justice communities affected by proposed projects. Furthermore,
should involve frontline community members in the permitting process to ensure our voices are heard and considered. Lastly,
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