Readers React: LNG terminal treats neighbors as a sacrifice zone

This map from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission shows planned locations for CP2, a a giant liquefied natural gas export terminal and an associated pipeline at Calcasieu Pass on the Gulf Coast of Cameron Parish. FERC issued crucial approvals for the projects Thursday, June 27, 2024. (FERC map)

With regards to “Fishermen, environmental groups fight massive LNG terminal in court,” by Pam Radtke, Floodlight News, Sept. 9, 2024.

Let’s call the Calcasieu Pass 2 terminal what it is: another toxic threat to Louisiana’s people and environment.

As a native of New Orleans and an advocate for environmental justice, I’m deeply concerned about the impact this project will have on our communities. Fishers and residents are right to fight back.

As a person that worked and studied marine biology for three years at Nicholls State University, I know this LNG terminal will only add more pollution, devastating the health and livelihoods of those already hit hardest by fossil fuel expansion.

… And yet, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission keeps rubber-stamping these projects.

It’s time to stop treating these communities like sacrifice zones for a fossil fuel industry that’s only interested in profit.

– Dawn Richard, Hip Hop Caucus, cultural producer and artist relations director