The Lens (https://thelensnola.org/category/environment/page/2/)
An infrastructure review graded the state’s drinking water systems at D-minus. Billions of dollars will be needed to repair and upgrade these public systems, and it’s not clear where all that money will come from. But drilling private wells simply isn’t an option for most residents.
Lawyers for groups opposed to the plant say the company botched an application for a state permit renewal. State agency should not grant it, they argue.
Local chefs prevail—so far—in fight to strengthen Gulf fisheries
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.
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.
New Orleans is missing a chance to market itself as a food mecca committed to sustainability.
Federalist Society seeks top court support for gutting enviro regs.
A resident’s lament: “It’s like we aren’t even here.”
An intriguing new documentary misses the big picture.
Forty-two states already back ‘community solar’ — not Louisiana.
