Behind The Lens: “As Meta rolls into Louisiana with a massive data center … (This is Part 1 of 2 audio discussions)
... the owner of the paper of record in the state, John Georges, rolls out the red carpet for Meta and explains how he thinks these deals will save journalism in the state.
AI was supposed to cut emissions. But fossil fuel companies are using it to find more oil and gas.
A DeSmog review found that, across major fossil fuel companies, AI is increasingly being integrated into fossil fuel operations, from seismic exploration and drilling to equipment monitoring and field development.
Rooted in 7th Ward Black history, The Black Schoolhouse opens new youth art and design hub
Constructed from corrugated steel shipping containers and fitted with solar panels, the sustainable 2,000-square-foot schoolhouse holds digital art classrooms, a gallery, a combination library and meditation room, and an outdoor fruit tree orchard.
Holy Cross neighbors sue state fire marshal over sprinklers in New Orleans Port grain project
The fire marshal’s decision to allow Sunrise Foods to install out-of-compliance sprinkler system is “abuse of power,” suit alleges
Legendary tenor sax Elliott ‘Stackman’ Callier dies, leaving one final Fats Domino horn player standing
Elliott 'Stackman' Callier, who died recently at age 83, was known for his 'Super Fly' swagger, fanciful stories, and a fat, mellow tenor sax tone that helped define the New Orleans sound.
John Georges believes Meta AI deals will ‘save journalism’ — and Louisiana’s largest newspaper
Georges dismissed concerns from some of his reporters that his embrace of Meta blurs the line between the news and business.
Whites Only
The disaster the justices have unleashed has its roots in one of the darkest periods of our history.
Behind The Lens: Sunrise Foods sprinkler system raises fire code concerns in Lower 9th Ward (audio)
Former EPA officials: Trump administration is allowing data centers to make people sick
Former EPA officials warn that rapid AI data center expansion, combined with weakened federal pollution safeguards, could increase health risks associated with air pollution and fossil-fuel-powered energy production. Their report identifies at least 30 federal actions they say could make a more polluting data center buildout more likely.
