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Carbon Capture in Hackberry Sparks Pushback | Lake Charles News
A controversial carbon capture project in Hackberry, Louisiana, sparked heated debate at a public hearing, as locals grapple with safety fears and economic promises. Residents and officials questioned whether the community is prepared for potential risks, especially with a volunteer emergency team lacking readiness. While company reps stressed engineering safeguards, permanent underground storage, and job creation, critics warned against turning the region into an industrial dumping ground. One nonprofit leader made it clear: the community doesn’t want this project — and fears it could pave…
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