Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Louisiana Declares Natural Gas as 'Green Energy'

7/14/2025

38 9

Summary

Story summary

Louisiana has enacted a controversial law designating natural gas as "green energy," enabling it to vie for clean energy funding alongside solar and wind. This move, backed by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), sparks fears of greenwashing and highlights the state's troubling dependence on fossil fuels, even as natural gas is linked to climate change.

1 of 1

Story summary

Louisiana has enacted a controversial law designating natural gas as "green energy," enabling it to vie for clean energy funding alongside solar and wind. This move, backed by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), sparks fears of greenwashing and highlights the state's troubling dependence on fossil fuels, even as natural gas is linked to climate change.