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Amid years of pollution violations in the Deep South, Drax received over $700 million in ‘green’ loans
The Drax wood pellet plants in Mississippi and Louisiana have paid millions for violating state pollution laws yet received at least $762 million in “green” loans.
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Jackson water update: Federal judge questions EPA public meetings, Henifin details system progress
Jackson water update: Federal judge questions EPA over listening session meetings, and JXN Water director Ted Henifin shares updates about recent water and sewer system improvements.
Plans to build Jackson green spaces aimed at tackling heat, flooding and blight
Green spaces initiative tackles flooding, heat and unsightly abandoned property in Jackson.
Mississippi River mayors agree to unify ports from the Corn Belt to the coast
Mayors from 10 states along the Mississippi River convened in Louisiana’s capital this week to announce a cooperative agreement between the working river’s ports.
Another Midwest drought is causing transportation headaches on the Mississippi River
Abnormally dry conditions have caused low water levels that disrupt barge transports carrying fuel and grain. Climatologists say it could be part of a larger trend.
Drax receives another fine for air pollution violations in Gloster
Mississippi’s environmental agency has leveled a third fine against the Drax wood pellet plant in Gloster.
Francine weakens inland, leaving behind flooding and widespread power outages
Power outages in Louisiana topped 390,000 early Thursday, with more than 40,000 additional outages reported in Mississippi.
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