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Environment

Tornadoes are deadlier in the Southeast, and NOAA wants to know why

The program is the largest tornado field study in more than a decade.
by Keely Brewer February 13, 2023 Updated February 10, 2023

Gas export terminals pose a growing and invisible threat: air pollution

Residents around existing LNG facilities in Louisiana already notice the smell and irritants from nearby terminals. With more under construction, air quality is poised to worsen.
by Terry L. Jones for Floodlight February 6, 2023 Updated November 14, 2023

Lawsuit alleges Port of South Louisiana violated state sunshine law

Emails exchanged before the meeting circumvented the state’s Open Meetings Law, lawyers argue.
by Joshua Rosenberg February 2, 2023 Updated February 3, 2023

‘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.
by Joshua Rosenberg January 25, 2023 Updated November 14, 2023

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.
by Joshua Rosenberg January 20, 2023 Updated January 23, 2023

Law firm handling Gordon Plaza account for New Orleans adds new appraiser

The new appraiser seems to enjoy support among the residents.
by Joshua Rosenberg January 17, 2023 Updated January 19, 2023

Proposed EPA rule change would further limit allowable airborne particulate matter

Studies show a more aggressive restriction would save thousands of lives.
by Joshua Rosenberg January 6, 2023 Updated November 14, 2023

How ocean wind power could help the Oil industry

by Terry L Jones and Pam Radtke for Floodlight December 30, 2022 Updated December 29, 2022

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.
by Joshua Rosenberg December 22, 2022 Updated November 14, 2023

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.
by Joshua Rosenberg December 14, 2022 Updated December 14, 2022

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