An obscure state agency has filed suit against 97 oil companies (BP included, of course) claiming that their attempts at digging up oil have destroyed the state’s wetlands. More than just getting mad, Louisiana is attempting to get even with oil companies whose dredging and dredging has eroded Louisiana’s coastal wetlands for decades. The areas provide an important barrier during floods and storms--and oil companies are supposed to remediate the canals they dig to ensure the longevity of the area. The only problem is: they haven’t been. Now, according to Reuters, the relatively obscure state agency, the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East, is suing 97 oil companies in response--including the big guys like BP, Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and Royal Dutch Shell.
Posted on: Fri, 02 Aug 2013 23:39:13 +0000
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