Lawsuit alleges Port of South Louisiana violated state sunshine law
Emails exchanged before the meeting circumvented the state’s Open Meetings Law, lawyers argue.
Category: Environment
‘Forever Chemicals’ detected at five locations in Lower Mississippi River
The federal government has issued advisories, but not yet regulatory standards, for some PFAS chemicals.
St. John offers draft zoning rules dramatically reducing buffer areas around industrial sites, postpones public meetings for them
A parish zoning ordinance is at the heart of ongoing litigation involving the potential construction of a large grain elevator.
Law firm handling Gordon Plaza account for New Orleans adds new appraiser
The new appraiser seems to enjoy support among the residents.
Proposed EPA rule change would further limit allowable airborne particulate matter
Studies show a more aggressive restriction would save thousands of lives.
How ocean wind power could help the Oil industry
Officials, residents voice opposition to company’s plans to pump carbon dioxide under Lake Maurepas
Fears the lake would be permanently damaged by the project drove the conversation.
Cantrell offers vision for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, and the math may follow
Mitch Landrieu was mayor the last time the city offered a climate plan action.
Nonprofit challenges deal shielding Greenfield from $200 million in local tax liability
The group argues the parish’s tax assessor should treat the land at issue as taxable property.
Army Corps of Engineers defers reviewing permit for Greenfield’s proposed borrow pit
The Corps is currently reviewing Greenfield's proposed grain elevator project.
