(AP) — Louisiana's governor has signed an executive order setting a state goal for net zero carbon emissions by 2050, and environmental groups were quick to praise him.
Environmental Defense Fund coastal resilience director Natalie Snider says it's unique for a state driven by fossil fuel.
Gov. John Bel Edwards laid out Louisiana's first goal on Wednesday for greenhouse gases in an order creating a climate initiatives task force.
It will include members from state government, business, a tribal representative, academics and other areas.
A second order signed Wednesday creates a state resilience officer and directs all state agencies to work with that person.