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Environment

Fishing for good news? Here’s a breakthrough food lovers can celebrate

Local chefs prevail—so far—in fight to strengthen Gulf fisheries
by Dana Honn December 30, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Betsy Shepherd November 28, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Kerry Nix October 31, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Kevin Fitzwilliam October 3, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Michael Avery September 28, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

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."
by Anne Rolfes September 17, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Sure, nutria are wrecking our coast — but what about the devastation by two-legged mammals?

An intriguing new documentary misses the big picture.
by Kendall Dix August 30, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Leap to solar in Louisiana requires mandating that utilities use renewables

Forty-two states already back 'community solar' — not Louisiana.
by Kevin Fitzwilliam August 6, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

The city’s $2 billion program to repair streets and infrastructure doesn’t include innovative water management

Officials are eager to start spending $2 billion dollars on infrastructure repairs, but say they’ll look for ways to build more resiliently in the coming years
by Travis Lux July 26, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Audio: As the city addresses flooding, residents take matters into their own hands

by Travis Lux July 15, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

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