A dispute has arisen over the construction of an ammonia plant near the historic Black town of Elkinsville in southeastern Louisiana. The company behind the plant, St. Charles Clean Fuels, aims to store almost all emitted carbon dioxide underground, citing environmental benefits. However, environmental groups question the feasibility of this plan.
The Tulane University Environmental Law Clinic has challenged the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality's handling of the permit approval process, alleging bias. A public hearing in September was disrupted due to overwhelming public turnout, prompting a rescheduling for late December.
