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Westlake shuts plants amid chemical overcapacity

Westlake closes facilities in Mississippi and Louisiana due to weak demand and global oversupply in commodity chemical markets.

Louisiana plant agrees to $205K penalty over past leaks

Westlake Chemical has agreed to a $205000 penalty to settle alleged decade-old air quality violations involving carcinogens,...

Louisiana Asbestos Workers May Qualify for Lung Cancer or Mesothelioma Lawsuits

Asbestos workers in the state of Louisiana who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer or asbestos lung cancer may be eligible to file...

Calcasieu River on ‘life support’ from pollution, listed as endangered

The Calcasieu River is a vital artery for southwestern Louisiana's economy and habitat for wildlife, but is listed among the nation's most at-risk rivers.