Green Army's Legislative Agenda (2014)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2014-03-07
Duration: 00:05:04
Subjects: Honore, Russel L. | Environment | WATER SUPPLY | OIL INDUSTRY | GAS INDUSTRY | PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY
Contributors:
- Whinham, Charlie Host
- Sanford, Shauna Host
- Sanford, Shauna Producer
- Fortenberry, Rex Q. Editor
- Honore, Russel Interviewee
Description
This segment from the March 7, 2014, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Shauna Sanford’s interview with retired Lieutenant General Russel Honore, the leader of the Green Army, an alliance of environmental organizations in Louisiana. He discusses: his concerns over the lack of clean drinking water in the state; the need for the oil and gas industry to clean up the 6,000 abandoned wells in the state; and the Green Army’s legislative agenda, including moving water management outside of the Department of Natural Resources and increased health monitoring for residents who live near chemical and industrial plants. Hosts: Charlie Whinham and Shauna Sanford