The long-ignored dumpsite is the country cousin of the notorious “Valley of the Drums,” which helped lead to the federal Superfund law.
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Climate Change
After Losing a Climate Case in a Louisiana Courtroom, Chevron Wants a Change of Venue
Lawyers for the oil giant argued before the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday that the matter belongs in federal court. But the heavily Republican state responded that a $744.6 million jury award in state court should stand.
A jury in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, thought it had put the issue to rest.
After Losing a Climate Case in a Louisiana Courtroom, Chevron Wants a Change of Venue
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Moemoana Schwenke – Pacific Campaigner
After two years in Samoa working across community-led creative projects, sustainable tourism, environmental storytelling, and youth and women’s initiatives, Moemoana brings a strong commitment to climate justice and Pacific-led advocacy. With a background in storytelling, film and sustainable development, and a passion for amplifying First Nations and Pacific voices, Moemoana now joins Greenpeace Australia Pacific as she returns to Australia. Outside of work, she is a creative at heart—dancing, writing and staying connected to family, culture and community.
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