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Louisiana approves air permit for Hyundai steel plant despite pollution and green hydrogen concerns

Louisiana's DEQ issued a final air permit for Hyundai's proposed Donaldsonville steel plant, which critics say falls short on electrification and green hydrogen commitments. The Sierra Club warns the facility will add thousands of tons of pollution to the overburdened Cancer Alley region without an environmental justice analysis.

Priya Sharma

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Sierra Club: LA Must Fully Assess Hyundai Steel Plant's Economic, Health, Water Risks

Sierra Club urges Louisiana to evaluate Hyundai Steel's proposed facility's true economic costs, mercury pollution, and drinking water threats under public trust law. The air permit application lacks required analysis of local job claims, subsidies, and alternative sites.

Priya Sharma Jul 31, 2026