His district, which contains the cities of New Orleans and Baton Rouge and the highway corridor between them is polluted and he took fossil industry money. So? The Oil industry provides 1/3 of Louisiana’s GDP and 250,000 jobs, which is directly about 1 /7 total Louisiana employment, not counting the ancillary businesses and jobs created. A quick transition from fossil fuels could very well cut the heart out of Louisiana’s economy and as one of 5 congressional representatives that was directly Rep. Richmond’s area of concern if he wanted to serve his constituents. As a top advisor to the president his portfolio changes.