Robert Taylor, president of the St. John the Baptist Citizen Association addresses the revival. On a sunny, cold Tuesday afternoon, 20 or so of us pile into a school bus bound for Vacherie. (Why don’t school buses have seat belts?) Most of us are members of Justice and Beyond, a black-led New Orleans coalition of […]
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Mosaic says it can keep wastewater on site in case of breach
Representatives of Mosaic Fertilizer say they are confident about their ability to prevent a potential breach of its gypsum-walled reservoir in St. James Parish. Even so, Mosaic is taking steps to secure the reservoir to ensure that any potential leak of acidic wastewater does not escape from their property
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‘Trashforming’ Carnival from a mountain of waste into a recycling bonanza
Innovative krewe rolls Saturday night.
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Residents seek answers as CPRA preps for big river diversions
The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority has a plan for reconnecting the Mississippi River with coastal regions that have steadily disappeared under Gulf waters. But can they connect with public support?
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Feds, state consult with Mosaic on potential reservoir breach as residents worry
EPA, LDEQ and even the Justice Department are monitoring efforts by Mosaic Fertilizer to prevent a potential release of acidic wastewater into nearby wetlands. There’s little chance of a release into the Mississippi River. But local residents draw little relief from the company’s assurances.
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Tough choices ahead for Louisiana’s struggling water systems
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.
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Entergy power plant hits another snag with air quality permit application
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.
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Fishing for good news? Here’s a breakthrough food lovers can celebrate
Local chefs prevail—so far—in fight to strengthen Gulf fisheries
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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.