Industry overpumping of Baton Rouge’s groundwater could pollute the supply for residents
A new bill would make it legal for regulators who oversee the Southern Hills Aquifer to also work for private companies that pump from it.
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Judge allows pre-construction activity for $400 million grain elevator in historic, majority-Black part of St. John Parish
The plaintiffs seek to stop the construction of the grain elevator, alleging that the site likely contains unmarked graves of enslaved people from nearby plantations.
Louisiana legislator pushes bills benefiting the oil and gas industry — and her husband
Internal emails show Sen. Sharon Hewitt worked on a bill with a company that had financial ties to her spouse.
Oil workers on foreign-flagged ships are at the mercy of corporations
Loopholes in U.S. law allow oil and gas companies to evade labor and environmental regulations and avoid compensating injured workers.
Entergy defends billing accuracy, but few details on whether bills are rising
The company also claims to have made major improvements since it accidentally cut power to thousands of customers during Mardi Gras 2021.
New Orleans only recycles 3 percent of waste, one-tenth of national average
Low participation rates — even when the city is offering curbside pickup — along with contamination of recyclables and costs of using recycling centers contribute to the low rate.
Proposed ordinance would require city vehicle fleet to go electric
The City Council will also consider a non-binding resolution encouraging the city government to use 100 percent renewable energy for city buildings and operations by 2025.
Entergy New Orleans reliability fell significantly in 2021 even before Hurricane Ida
The company’s report indicates that after a few years of improvements, the city’s electric reliability may be slipping once again.
Council committee advances several accountability measures related to Entergy and Hurricane Ida
Among the measures was one calling for a study of Entergy New Orleans ownership and control. All items will have to go before the full council.
Catastrophic damage from Ida leaves hundreds of thousands without power
Storm downgraded Monday morning, but remains a danger, forecasters said. Schools across metro area closed. Reports of severe flooding in LaPlace, Jean Lafitte.
