A new video from the conservative policy group Citizens for a New Louisiana is sparking conversation across the state. It urges Governor Jeff Landry and legislators to take a strong stance against carbon sequestration, calling the practice risky, unnecessary, and out of step with Louisiana’s values.

The video opens with a reminder that Louisiana doesn’t have to go it alone—Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently dismissed carbon sequestration as “a waste of time,” and South Dakota lawmakers passed a law protecting landowners from having their property seized for sequestration projects.

The message is clear: Louisiana doesn’t need to be a dumping ground for experimental climate schemes that put our people and land at risk.

The video highlights a 2020 pipeline rupture in Mississippi that sent dozens to the hospital and left first responders unable to access the area due to the cloud of carbon dioxide. If that kind of accident happened in Louisiana’s low-lying, hurricane-prone parishes, the consequences could be devastating—not just for industry, but for families, neighborhoods, and emergency services.

There’s growing awareness at the Capitol too. House Bill 454, authored by Representative Chuck Owen (R-Leesville), would give parish governments the right to veto carbon sequestration projects in their communities. That simple change would empower local voices—especially rural communities who often feel left out of Baton Rouge decision-making—to decide what’s best for their own safety and future.

Currently, major carbon projects can move forward with little to no input from local leaders. HB 454 would change that by restoring a level of hometown control. It’s about respecting property rights, listening to parish officials, and making sure families aren’t sidelined while outside interests push through risky ventures.

The video makes a broader point: instead of chasing unproven, taxpayer-funded climate experiments, Louisiana should focus on real solutions—like passing tort reform, lowering insurance costs, and getting our oil and gas economy firing on all cylinders.

This isn’t just about energy policy—it’s about control. Carbon sequestration projects are being pushed through with little local input and zero accountability. Communities are being told to accept the risks while corporations collect the subsidies.

The state’s direction shouldn’t be dictated by federal incentives or outside investors. HB 454 gives parish governments a tool to fight back—to say “no” when a project threatens land, safety, or property rights.

The message is simple: if Baton Rouge won’t stand up to the carbon capture lobby, then local governments should be able to do it themselves. Watch the video. Share it. And let lawmakers know—sequestration doesn’t belong in Louisiana.