Local chefs prevail—so far—in fight to strengthen Gulf fisheries
Fishing for good news? Here’s a breakthrough food lovers can celebrate
State records detail diesel spill from Bywater Navy base
Diesel spilled from an unsecured tank on the property, getting into the drainage system and making it to Florida Avenue Canal. Neighbors say the city-owned property has been neglected.
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Central City lead poisoning case shows possible weaknesses in state prevention program
Shawanda Holmes’ son had lead levels four times above national standards. She later found out a state program had already identified hazards at her house, but it appears the state never followed up.
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Restaurants join fight against plastics pollution—but where’s the government support?
New Orleans is missing a chance to market itself as a food mecca committed to sustainability.
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From the folks who brought you Brett Kavanaugh: a fight to block wildlife protection in Tammany
Federalist Society seeks top court support for gutting enviro regs.
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Black communities in St. James on the losing end of Louisiana’s ‘big win’
A resident’s lament: “It’s like we aren’t even here.”
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Sure, nutria are wrecking our coast — but what about the devastation by two-legged mammals?
An intriguing new documentary misses the big picture.
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Leap to solar in Louisiana requires mandating that utilities use renewables
Forty-two states already back ‘community solar’ — not Louisiana.
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The city’s $2 billion program to repair streets and infrastructure doesn’t include innovative water management
Audio: As the city addresses flooding, residents take matters into their own hands
New Orleans is a city that floods. Even a small storm can leave streets impassable.
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