New report ranks states on climate-related health risks, clean energy policies
Health care systems nationwide are vulnerable to extreme weather and climate threats.
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Environment
Louisiana cancels another major coastal restoration project
Gov. Jeff Landry scraps sediment diversion planned for Breton Sound marsh.
Silence from Smitty’s Supply, EPA’s lagging response leave lasting stains
While Gov. Jeff Landry was quick to denounce the speed of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-led clean-up, he's silent in holding Smitty's Supply itself accountable for the explosion, fire and recovery.
EPA releases list of hazardous inventory at Smitty’s Supply
Plant held millions of gallons of motor oils, fluids and other petrochemicals.
As millions face climate relocation, the nation’s first attempt sparks warnings and regret
Three years after a federally funded move, Indigenous residents of Louisiana’s Isle de Jean Charles report broken homes — and promises.
Data centers spark fears of a ‘Digital Cancer Alley’ in Louisiana
A new report critical of the rapid data-center ramp-up across the South describes it as ‘Big Tech, following in the footsteps of Big Oil.'
Casting votes for sustainability
In this city surrounded by water, we need to know each candidate’s position to address New Orleans’ environmental vulnerabilities, says the writer, an urban designer and educator who has long focused on water issues in the city.
New Orleans’ lead-heavy lizards could help scientists better grasp toxicity, evolution
The little brown lizards in New Orleans are thriving with blood levels of lead that Tulane scientists say should be lethal, even in far bigger creatures.
In St. James Parish, Exxon plans to lay carbon pipeline alarmingly close to homes, businesses
Experts and residents decry hazards to people and lack of regulations, transparency
Oily gunk from Roseland explosion flows towards Lake Pontchartrain
A mix of chemicals released by the explosion are being carried by the Tangipahoa River and could enter the local food chain, experts fear.
