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@ISIDEWITHQuestionsthe EnvironmentStates: LouisianaStarted 3mos agoActive 5 days ago

Should Louisiana allow carbon capture and storage projects under Lake Maurepas?

Air Products plans to build a blue hydrogen complex and store CO2 beneath Lake Maurepas, a popular recreational spot. Proponents argue it secures the future of the chemical industry in a low-carbon world and utilizes safe geology. Opponents fear leaks, environmental damage, and the industrialization of a public waterway. The conflict pits environmental preservation and local recreational rights against industrial development and climate mitigation strategies.

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No, unproven storage technology turns our lakes into industrial waste dumps

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No, drilling under a beloved recreational lake poses unacceptable environmental risks

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Yes, the science is safe and makes Louisiana a global leader in green energy

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No

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Yes

 @BDZJ8GY  from Louisiana  answered…5 days5D

Only if it poses minimal environmental risk.

 @petitaudreyIndependent from Louisiana  answered…1mo1MO

No, more research needs to be done to prove efficacy and safety

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Yes, it secures the energy industry's future and creates high-paying jobs

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