


U.S. Gulf Coast helps the world with natural gas exports, but at what cost?

Behind The Lens episode 197: ‘You can’t come out later and say it was in the name of safety’
Jurors are back in the criminal district courtrooms after a pause due to summons issues. Environmental groups review their options after a judge dismisses their lawsuit over an LNG facility.

Proposal to give police 25-foot buffer raises constitutional concerns

School zone lights must now work in order to ticket drivers
An ordinance passed by the New Orleans City Council requires school zone flashing yellow lights to be working properly for camera tickets to be valid

Judge dismisses suit over Plaquemines LNG facility, environmental groups review options
Judge Wilson Fields of the 19th Judicial District Court in Baton Rouge on Monday sided with the state in dismissing the group’s petition but did not rule on the merits of their case. The environmental groups are now evaluating their legal options.

A note from the new managing editor of The Lens

Bill would end eminent domain for carbon capture pipelines
Fears of explosions prompt CO2 pipeline bill.

Behind The Lens episode 196: ‘There’s room for more transparency’
Our guests this week are Lens reporters Joshua Rosenberg and Marta Jewson.

Superintendent reverses Plessy’s forced move
District cites lead and asbestos in initial decision to relocate the school.