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Beware the coordinated effort to manufacture carbon storage acceptance

"These projects involve massive volumes of compressed industrial CO₂ transported through high-pressure pipelines and injected underground for permanent storage," says the writer, president of the grassroots organization Save My Louisiana, explaining why citizens have the right to examine th risks of carbon capture.
by Gary Musgrove, Louisiana Illuminator June 16, 2026 Updated June 16, 2026

Mangrove forests rebound worldwide, maybe just in time for Louisiana’s coast

Mangrove forests are experiencing a global resurgence. Louisiana may benefit from their ability to reduce coastal erosion, absorb carbon dioxide, and enhance vital coastal ecosystems.
by Elise Plunk, Louisiana Illuminator June 15, 2026 Updated June 16, 2026

Juneteenth 2026 happenings in New Orleans

New Orleans offers a wide range of Juneteenth events throughout June.
by Tanner Riley - WWNO June 12, 2026 Updated June 13, 2026

They studied nearly 14,000 people to see how eviction rates are linked to gun violence

Since the 1990's, researchers have connected poverty to gun violence. A recent study shows how housing instability relates to shootings in Chicago — important findings for New Orleans, where historically, the eviction rate is double the national average.
by Fairriona Magee, The Trace June 12, 2026 Updated June 12, 2026

Behind The Lens: Detained despite citizenship and the debate over jury secrecy  (Audio)

A U.S. citizen shares her account of being stopped, shackled and detained in Lafayette Parish, while reporters examine a new Louisiana law that could shield juror identities from public scrutiny.
by Carolyne Heldman June 12, 2026 Updated June 13, 2026

ICE rushes to deport Palestinian grandfather, despite judge’s order to free him

A federal judge in Baton Rouge rebuked the government’s unlawful detention of the infirm 77-year-old. Then ICE seized him again.
by Delaney Nolan, Evelyn Ronan, and Katy Reckdahl June 10, 2026 Updated June 11, 2026
Cannabis flower sits on a rolling tray alongside rolling papers, a grinder, and a lighter. Several states are considering legislation that would impose stricter THC limits on certain cannabis products.

High-potency cannabis fuels state debates over psychosis and addiction risks

Research has linked frequent use of high-potency cannabis to a greater risk of psychosis and psychotic disorders, particularly among heavy users and adolescents
by Amanda Watford, Stateline June 10, 2026 Updated June 9, 2026

Urban farmers in New Orleans are turning to social media, public support after losing their land

With three longtime local gardens facing recent threats and displacement, it seems as though New Orleans may undervalue its community greenspaces. "Urban agriculture is seen as a temporary land use," said Devin Wright, from Sprout.
by Eva Tesfaye, WWNO June 9, 2026 Updated June 11, 2026
Shareef Cousin stands beside a recreational vehicle (RV) parked outside New Orleans. Nearby, his sons Yasir and Shareef Jr., ages 10 and 12, wait alongside the vehicle. The RV will serve as their home during a planned two-year journey across the United States. Cousin, who was sentenced to death at age 16 before being exonerated, says the trip is part of his effort to heal from the lasting impacts of incarceration while building a life focused on freedom, family, and exploration.

Learning to live inside freedom, 30 years after death row 

Wrongfully sentenced to death at 16, Shareef Cousin survived a decade behind bars before being exonerated and released. Three decades later, he is determined to find his own sense of freedom, through a cross-country journey with his son.
by Shareef Cousin June 8, 2026 Updated June 12, 2026
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New Louisiana law limiting disclosure of juror information takes effect August 1

While supporters say that Act 284 protects juror privacy, critics say that it goes too far, by not allowing exceptions for investigating case improprieties, making it impossible for wrongly convicted people to expose the errors in their convictions.
by Bernard Smith June 5, 2026 Updated June 5, 2026

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